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YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY TRADING WITH THE MERCHANTS WHO ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER Negro's Right Good as The White in America Better, Perhaps, For He was Brought Here Against His will. ELEVENTH YEAR Negro's Rig The White Better, Perhaps Brought He His From American--Journal-Ex- aminer. Busybodies announce the formation of "The Ordec of True Americans." The object of "order" is the settlement of the Negro race problem by sending all Negroes out of the country. The Rev. J. R. Lamb founder of this foolish order announces that territory for American Negroes will be purchased outside of the United States, land belonging to Negroes in America will be bought from them of a fair price, the fifteenth amendment to the constitution, giving Negroes the vote, will be repealed, etc. All bosh and nonsense. The colored men do not intend to leave this country and they wont leave. They have a right to be here, and a right to stay here. They were brought here against their will by selfish, villainous slave traders. They have settled here a majority of them are industrious, useful and lawabiding white people. They do not want to be depart ed, they will refuse to be sent away from this country, which is just as much their country as it is the country of the most lily-white individual. The colored race has suffered enough at the hands of white men in the past. While the whites were getting education and opyortunity, the Negroes, until a few years back, were kept in slavery and ignorance. It was a crime to seperate the mothers and children. Natur ally, the colored men have suffered by the treatment of year. the lack of education and of opportunity. It is the duty of whites to make up for that by giving the colored men a decent chance now. If the Rev. Mr. Lamb, or any other lamb, wants to make himself useful, if he wants to solv the race problem, let him do two things. First, treat the Negroes with absolute justice; see that they have ail their rights without allowing them to intringe up on the rights of others. Second, make up for toe injustice and brutality of the past days of slavery with kindness and opportunity now. Infinite justice and wisdom created the colored man as well as the white man. Colored men and white men were put on earth togather each to do his work. The colored man has lived at a great disadvantage through the centuries for he lived in Africa under a hot sun in a tropical country. He had to fight the excessive heat the wild animals, the tropical growth. Much of his energy went in that direction, and not so much of it was left for other things. If infinite wisdom decided that white men and colored men could live on this little planet to gather it is also certain that they can live here in the United States togather. And they will live here togather, and settle their question here. The colored men will not send the whites out of this country & the whites won't send the colored men out. They will live and work side by side, each respecting the right of the other. The white man who wants to keep separate from the colored man should be allowed to do so. They must respect each other; each must remember that the othes is a citizen, with all of the rights of citizenship, including the right of full protection in his property and in every court. GOT MARRIED Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Downs, announce their marriage, which occured on Monday Oct. 11th. 09 at the residence of Mr. Edd Landrum 119 W. Pine St. The Bride Mrs. Downs tormely Miss. Harris is a very business like young lady from the State o Fla. and is loved by all whom knowher. Mr. Downs the Groom hails from the Lone Star State: and is a very ambitious young man temperate in his habits and very industrious in every picular. We wish for this young couple all the success that may come to them. OCTOBER 30*h 1909. The Negro has heard so much about what race prejudice has done that he deems it not a bad plan to be reminded of a few important conditions it is not responsible for. We are aware that there is such a thing as untair racial discrimination. We are aware that the Negro, very often in his working relationship with the white man, faces many unpleasant situaeions that he, the Negro—is not responsible for. Not because he is immoral, nor ignorant, nor untidy, nor always boisterous, but simply because he is a Negro, or more perhaps because he has no prestige in this country or any other. Whatever might be the uncalled for indignities race prejudice imposes upon the black man its adjustment must be left to time and a higher ideals of racial superiority. Now on the other hand the white man has built up a bit of civilization under the Stars and Stripes that we cannot find any fault with, not withstanding that many bits of his civilization are by no means ideal. Yet no phase of his civilization has ady thing whatever to do with the black man's moral and mental resources. The Negro is free to think out new things and contribute to the great achievement of today. It would be unfair to the white man to accuse him of intertering here. Recently when a curious unrest permeated Manhattan to watch the Wright's aeroplane flights we wonder if iustead of the Wright Brothers, Negroes were the inventors would the crowds who thronged every advantage ground to watch the man fly, have been less in numbers or less in interests? If the intellectual brilliancy behind the Hudsod-Fulton night pageants think that the crowds who packed the thoroughfares along the line of march would have boycotted the celebration? Is it possible that if any of the significant inventious of today were the conceptions of Negroes that they would be less in vogue? If any one does think that the telephon the air-brake the electric light in general use if the Negro had conceive them? It would be uufair to say so until we had a surplus of great Negro invitations boycotted. That the white man cannot prevent a Negro from thinking is certain. Nor has he the monopoly of nature's hiddeu secrets. The Greatest invitations Not Race Prejudice and discoveries have not all been made. All the greatest pictures have not been printed nor the greatest works of fiction written Race prejudice has nothing to do with any man using his head. It has nothing to do with a Negro mastering all there is in music, art science and letters. It has nothing to do with Beet Williams being the funniest man on the stage, it has nothing to do Tanner, being the best religious painter of to day: it has nothing to do with Dr. Dubois's knowledge of social science, nor Dr. Washington's knowledge of economic conditions, nor Dr. Miller's knowledge of mathematics. Let the Negto not confuse that part of his problem he has to work out nor to be so unfair as to lay to prejudice any mental tailings he may possess. Recently the writer was talking to a man who is coining money just on a very unique invention he has on the market. While it deals with a problem in physice yet it is so simple that you would blush were you to hear it explained. Those fault is it that the writer didnt conceive of the bright idea Prejudice? A Pleasant Surprise Thursday Evening Oct. 21, Rev. E. T. Fishback pastor of New Hope Baptist church was very agreeably surprised with a shower of blessing such as flour potatoes canned goods and money by the following persons Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lewis Jas. Cousar and M. Davis; Mesdames Lulu Wilson, W. H. Tillman, Seal Teamer, and Ann McAfee and daughter, Messers David Reed, Matthew Bell, and Misses Ida Wilson, Lena Walker, Eugene Norwood and Rev. T. J. Washington. The pastor of New Hope and his wife were made glad and will welcome them at any time. They desire to thank these good friends through the kindess of the Search light. That class of Negroes who can find no good qualities in other Negroes and no racial reason why he or she should patronize and help support Negro doctors lawyers, dentists, carpenters etc. or support Negro grocery stores, Newspapers etc are fast being relegated to the rear. They are a detriment to our race and the sooner they are out of the way the better for the whole race. HUTCHINSON KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. Reeves will leave for Pratt on Friday 29th where he will have charge of the A. M. B. ehurch there. Mrs. Lena White is quite sick. Frank Harris of Sterling Kas. was visiting relatives Thursday. Rev. B. R. Ross is at Nicodemus this week looking after his tarm. The Imperial art club met at Malinda Gothard 115, E. Street on Thursday of Whitah Mrs. Collins became a member. A two course lunch was served. The invited guests are: Mrs Butler Miss Butler Mrs Reeves and Mrs Ross The next meeting will be held at Mrs. M. P. Johnson. Mrs. A. J. Gothard who has been very sick is improving nicely. The ladies of the Second Baptist church gave a reception in honor of their pastor and wife, Rev. Rogers. A delightful time was enjoyed by all who was present a delicious dinner was served. Rev. Scott spent Sunday in the city, he preached an excellent ser mon Sunday night. It was enjoyed by all. DEDICATION SERVICES. The opening and dedication services of the new Methodist Episcopal Church, corner Fifteenth and Wabash Avenue, commencing Tuesday, November 2, and lasting four nights, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, promises to be one of the big events of the year. On Sunday, November 7, at 3:30 p. m., Rev. Dr. William Hepple, pastor of the First M. E. Church, will preach the dedicatory sermon, and the other pastors of the city will be present and take part in the services. Special music for the occasion will be furnished by the senior choir of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. W. Anderson will preach at 11 a. m. Sunday and also at 8 p. m. The public is cordially invited. REV. G. T. WOOTEN, Pastor. Programe Prayer Inst. Solo Susie Wilkins Choir Junior A. M. E. Address Hon. Thos. Glover Solo Mrs. R. H. Love Paper Mrs. C. A. Briley "True Character" Solo Mrs. A. D. Howard Address Rev. M. L. Copeland Choir Junior A. M. E, WEDNESDAY Nov. 3. Prayer Choir M E. Church Address Dr. F. O Miller Inst. Solo Luella Mickelberry Paper, (Secret of to-morrow) Mrs. A. Bynum Duet, Clara Topp Clemetine Wil- kins Solo Miss. Eva Stephens Address Dr. N. D. Briley Choir M. E. Church THURSDAY Nov. 4 Prayer Choir Senior A. M. E Address Rev. J. T. Smith --- NO.31 Paper Why should we study the Negro Dr. H. T. Bolden Solo Mrs Mary Fines Address J. T. Chinneth Choir Senior A. M. B, ERIDAY Nov. 5 Paper, Love fulfilling of the law Dr. N. D. Briley Solo DeBora Mickelbery Address Rev. G. W. Smith Choir New Hope Baptist Church DOES GOOD CHARITABLE WORK. Fe wepeople in Wichita know of the volunteer charity work which is being done from time to time by George Brown, one of Wichita's energetic colored men. There are several cases of destitution, want, suffering and sick individuals who owe the aid which they received to the untiring work of Mr. Brown. When this young man learns of a case where help is needed he goes there, and, seeing the conditions, sets to work to help alleviate the want, pain and misery of the unfortunate. It was through the efforts of George Brown that the pitiable case of Mattle Cunningham, the young colored woman who died in this city a few weeks ago, was brought to the public attention, and it was by his efforts that city and county authorities rendered aid to this very unfortunate young woman. And there are other cases wherein Mr. Brown has been the sole friend in the needy time whom some unfortunate human could look to for help and relief. The latest charity work of this young man was Tuesday of this week, when, through his efforts, a strange colored man, Rev. Walter Lawrence, was admitted to the Wichita Hospital for treatment. The physician who attended Rev. Lawrence said he was a very sick man, and then it was that the tender-hearted George Brown came on the scene and did not stop until this unfortunate sick and peniless colored man was taken to the hospital, where he might receive such attention as his case demanded. Our city needs more colored men and women on the type of George Brown—who are willing to come to the aid and relief of the poor, sick and unfortunate. Mr. Brown does not give his time, his ability and his money to aid these unfortunate people with any hope of reward, but he does it, as he said, "Because it is needed." Let us all commend Mr. Brown and bid him God-speed, and all stand ready to come at his call on one moment's notice. ALL ABOARD! You are invited to join us in a grand touring trip from New York City to San Francisco and Oregon, Monday evening, November 1, starting from St. Paul's A. M. E. Church at 8:30 p. m. Magnificent Scenes! Motion Pictures!! MUSIC Illustrated Songs!!! Music and Refreshments. Music and Retresmments. See the beautiful sights along the Columbia River, the big tunnel across the mountain, the aboriginee's devotion, the duel in the forest and other thrilling scenes. Also the patriotic song and chorus (illustrated): "All for Country, Home and Mother." Tickets for the round trip only 10 cents for all. Visit the Case Cash Grocery, 638 North Water street. They'll treat you right. THE AMERICAN HOME W-A.RADFORD EDITOR Mr. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he is, without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford, No. Fifth Ave., Chicago, III, and only enclose two-cent stamp for reply. For the small faimly of simple tastes, nothing could be more appropriate for a residence than a bungalow built according to the design here shown. This is a bungalow designed in the true western and southern spirit, but so modified as to make it a substantial and comfortable residence for the severest climates. The exterior is sided with boards, $ \frac{1}{2} $ inches wide, left with a rough finish and stained a soft olive green. This style of siding is very effective in A 4 PORCH BED RM. 12'0"X11'6" KITCHEN 11'0"X10'0" DINING RM. 15'0"X14'0" BATH 10'3"X6" HALL CL LIVING RM. 20'0"X14'0" BED RM. 14'6"X10'6" VEST PORCH 38'6"X7'3" Floor Plan bungalow work and is probably the cheapest of any of the styles of siding. Shingles are just about as cheap, as far as the material is concerned; but Admiration of Other's Good Points Bound to Lead to Desire for Emulation. Hero worship is inborn in man. It began with the beginning of the human race, and will end only with its finish. As Carlyle once put it: "It is the joy of man's heart to admire where he can; nothing so lifts him from all his mean imprisonments, were it only for moments, as true admiration." Nor is it only the great and good who admire what is really admirable. Even the vicious respect in others the fine qualities which they themselves lack. In fact, hypocrisy itself is but the bête which vice pays to virtue. Deprived of the genuine article, the hypojoite takes unto himself the counterfelt; assuming or aping the noble traits which command the respect of thinking men. Since the world has ever had, and ever will have, its heroes or ideals, clearly it is of prime importance that it have none but the very best placed before it. Truly worthy heroes and ideals are among the world's most prolific sources of great deeds. It goes without saying that the example of generals like Napoleon and our own Washington served, as well as any other cause, to spur on their men to feats of valor when the army's courage was on the point of failing. And, not to enter into too many details, the same holds true in every other walk or department of life. It is the pace set by the leaders, the examplars—in a word, by the heroes—that urges on their admirers to attempt the performance of worthy, if not of positively great, deeds. They may not be able—in most cases, they will not be able—to attain to the ideal; to rival the achievements of their idols. But at all events, it is well to aim high. Like the prudent marskman, we must make a little allowance for the law of gravity, and the consequent drop in distance. If the hero-worshiper cannot equal the brilliant acts of his hero, at least he can follow him at a respectable distance, and even so much is a great gain both for himself personally and for society at large. How He Does It. Hodge—There's a man who doesn't let the grass grow under his feet. Dodge—He looks slow enough. Hodge—He is, but he works in a quarry. Special Master E. V. McKeever filed the high labor cost of applying them, brings the total cost of the job up equal to that of finished clapboarding. The extra thickness of this rough siding is in its favor also where warmth and durability are of importance. The gable ends of this bungalow are finished with cement plaster of the natural gray color and applied with a pebble-dash finish. Four inch strips, $ \frac{7}{8} $ inches thick, are used to divide the plaster coat into panels, giving an English "half timber" effect. These strips should be securely nailed to the sheathing boards, through the cement plaster, before the same has hardened. As will be seen from the floor plan the interior arrangement of this cosy little bungalow leaves little to be desired. There are five good rooms besides vestibule, pantry, bathroom, two closets and the hall. The living room is 20x14 feet and is very well lighted. It has a practical fireplace that is meant for business, in the middle of one end. There are seats built in on each side of the fireplace and under the high windows. The dining room is a very attractive apartment, separated from the living room by an artistic columned opening. A square bay window with casement sash is a feature of the room. The kitchen is arranged to save steps. It is not too large, being 11x10 feet, and is light and airy. The sleeping end of this design is arranged to give a surprising amount of privacy for a bungalow. Two good-sized chambers are provided, each with a clothes closet. The bathroom, opening off the hall, is located between the two bedrooms. The estimated cost of this bungalow, using hardwood floors and yellow pine trim, has been placed at $2,100. Weeks of Abstinence from the Pleasures of the Table Proved Unnecessary. Gaston Reeves, weighing in the neighborhood of three hundred pounds, and the most famous feeder in New York, awoke one day with a stitch in his side. The stitch hurt and Reeves went to a doctor about it. The doctor examined, diagnosed, consulted and finally said there must be an operation, for, although there was nothing so very bad the matter, the trouble might develop and it was better to have the cause removed. "But," said the doctor, "before I can operate you must get rid of a lot of that flesh." "How?" asked Reeves. "Train it off," said the doctor. "You must do it if you do not want to shorten your life. There is no telling when you will have to be cut." Reeves went to Muldoon's, where the fare is plain and the work is hard. He beat down his longing for fancy food, stuck sturdily to his task of getting rid of flesh, worked harder than he ever did in his life, didn't have a bit of fun, and was constantly tormented with thoughts of the good things to eat he was missing. Finally, he had taken off 69 pounds. He went to the doctor. "Now," he said, "I have taken off 69 pounds of flesh after torments of the damned, but I am hard as nails, so go ahead with the operation, so I can begin to live again." Whereupon the doctor made another examination, told Mr. Reeves he had been mistaken and that an operation wasn't necessary after all.—Saturday Evening Post. Mary and Her Beau. It is somewhat startling to learn that Mary's beau expects Mary to help support him when the twain are wedded, and instead of becoming sole master of the establishment, the provider of its needs, however humble, wee wife must turn to and work at the same employment which is giving her board and clothes at the present time. "Yes, Mary," says Mary's bean, "you earn $10 a week typing for the Chicken Feed Company, and I am now getting eight dollars for clerking in Old Grimes" store. We ought to be able to live on $18 a week. So let's have the wedding Thanksgiving day." "Ye-es." sighs Mary.—Boston Herald. When Class "A" Gave Thanks By LUCY COPINGER (Copyright, by J. B. Lippincott Co.) Connected with the Teachers' institute, under whose guidance Miss Lucy still continued, there was a sort of post-graduate club, small in its numbers and snobbish in its attitude. This club was, as it were, the inner circle of teacherdom, and from its superior heights its members could afford to turn up their pedagogical noses and stick out their pedagogical tongues at their less favored sisters. It was known as the Society of Scholastic Sociology, which high-sounding title was, however, perverted by envious outsiders into the Sour Spinster Social. Miss Lucy and her frivolous companions had been among these irreverent scoffers until the time came when Miss Lucy herself was invited to aspire to its membership. She then took to speaking in rhetorical periods only, and to snubbing her former associates. The requirements for admission to this society were few but rigorous. The candidate wrote a thesis upon some problem of school life, and was then visited by a committee of three, who listened to the working out of the problem. With her usual cheerful conceit, Miss Lucy had scorned the humbler phases of her work, and had taken for her subject "A Teacher's Influence Upon the Moral Tone of Her Class." A week before Thanksgiving she received notice that the committee of three would visit her. The next morning Miss Lucy, clothed in a foolish confidence and her very best white shirt-waist, stood before Class A, while in the back of the room sat judicially the dread committee, made up of the principal, the supervisor and a visiting teacher—a long, thin, spectacled person whom Miss Lucy in her unregenerate days would have designated as one of the Sour Spinsters, but whom she now viewed with the reverence given to a high priestess in the ranks of Scholastic Sociology. Miss Lucy had taken for her sub-topic "Why We Give Thanks," and, fortified by her new waist she swallowed the lump in her throat and began. "Children," she said, smilingly, "I want to talk to you a little about a holiday we are going to have soon. Who knows what it is? Herman?" "Holler eve," said Herman. "Oh, no, Herman, not Hallow eve," said Miss Lucy. "It is Thanksgiving. And now who can tell me what Thanksgiving means? What do we do then? Sophie?" "Miss Luzy," began Sophie Bauerschmidt, "efery year we haf a party mit beer, and my father gits drunk, and my mother says he ain't nothing but a guzzler." In these heart to heart talks with her class Miss Lucy allowed a certain freedom of expression, but at the disclosure of this exchange of connubial compliments she looked shocked. "Yes, Sophie, dear," she began, but the talkative Sophie was not so easily checked. "And Miss Luzy," she continued, "my sister's got a beau, but my mother says he ain't nothing but a kissing bug." At this Miss Lucy looked apprehensively at the committee. The principal was shamelessly amused, but the supervisor, a correct gentleman, looked palmed, and the blush of outraged modesty was rising upon the spinster cheek of the visiting teacher. "That will do, Sophie," said Miss Lucy, severely; "you are not telling me what I asked you at all. Children, some of you can surely tell me what Thanksgiving means! Anna, what do we do then?" Anna Karenina, in her seat at the foot of the class, had been sitting in scornful silence that she always opposed to these attempts of Miss Lucy to uplift her moral tone. Even this obvious appeal did not affect her. At these repeated refusals to respond to her questions a suspicion was growing upon Miss Lucy that as a subject of scholastic sociological research Class A might be a failure. Her cheeks were beginning to show flaming signals of distress, but she kept bravely on. "Oh, yes, Anna, surely you can think of something you do on Thanksgiving." "Nothun," repeated Anna, blankly. Having thus spoken, she withdrew herself from further discussion by sulkily putting her head down on her desk. Just at this moment an inspiration seized Bum O'Reilly. His quick Irish tact had told him that there was some especial answer desired by Miss Lucy. He remembered that she had always shown an interest in the numerous additions to his family. "We got a baby last Thanksgivun," he volunteered, obligingly, "but we ain't goin' to git none this year." At this point Miss Lucy, without even daring to look at the committee, hastily interrupted: "Yes, yes, James," she said; "but what is it you and all of us do every day, but more than ever on Thanksgiving day?" "You should clean your teeth and wash yourself all over," said Josef Bureschy, whose weak mind was wandering back to the Cleanliness Talk of the day before. At last, "We give thanks," said the correct Marie Schefer, the only mem- ber of Class A who ever knew anything. Thus having laboriously extracted the desired answer, Miss Lucy took fresh heart, and her smile grew a little less glazed, her sprightliness a little less painful. "Yes, we give thanks," she said. "Now, who can tell why we give thanks? Who can think of something nice that he is thankful for?" At these pleasant words of something nice Frederick William's face brightened. "Well, Frederick," smiled Miss Lucy, hopefully, "what are you thankful for?" "The gizzard," said Frederick William. It was then that Miss Lucy gave up the fight. She was about to sink wearyly into her chair and defeatedly order a writing lesson, when the visiting teacher, who had been viewing her struggles with the cold tolerance of the superior pedagogue, came forward. "Let me speak to the little ones," she said, condescendingly. Miss Lucy assented, and, thus shelved, she sat down meekly at one side. As she did so she looked at the supervisor, and she was surprised to see the solemn opening and closing of one of his eyes in such a manner that, if he had not been a supervisor, Miss Lucy would have said that he had winked at her. The visiting teacher stood up before Class A. The visiting teacher was the pure type of feminine pedagogue—bespectacled, scant of hair, sour-visaged. In reproof of the frivolous fuffiness of Miss Lucy's lingeries, she wore one of those antique creations that can only be designated as a basque, dusty, black, and scant. With a cool turning round of the decree of fashion that only a priestess of Scholastic Sociology would dare, this waist buttoned tightly down the front, and came down in a point in the back. So unique was the effect that Miss Lucy wondered vaguely if this costume was the required uniform of Scholastic Sociology. Her ingenious mind had already hit upon a plan whereby she could conform to this regulation by putting her own waists on backward, when she became aware that the visiting teacher was speaking. If Miss Lucy's manner had been of a gentle sprightliness, the visiting teacher's was openly hilarious. "Lift them up!" was her creed, usually expressed with much uplifting of arms. "Carry them along with you on the wave of vitality. That is the spirit of scholastic art." On this occasion the spirit of scholastic art was put forth more vigorously than ever in a final attempt to lift the dead weight of Class A's 60 neglected little moral tones. "Little boys and girls," she began, with a coquettish waving of arms that Bum, who was the star twirler of his nine, would have described as a crack motion, "open your little eyes, open your little ears, open your little hearts, and listen and look just as hard!" As she spoke, she conveniently illustrated her remarks upon the nearest child, who happened to be Frederick William; and it was a painful shock to this most dignified of Miss Lucy's scholars to have his eyebrows pulled up, his ears tweaked, to be gently poked in the stomach, and, as a climax, to receive a rap on the head at the hand of the playful visiting teacher. At this treatment his eyes filled with tears, and he looked beeechingly at Miss Lucy. Miss Lucy's attention, however, was engaged elsewhere, for from the beginning of the visiting teacher's address she had been aware of a good unspared conversation carried out across the aisle between Sophie Hauser schmidt and Anna Karenina—a conversation that ignoring her warning frowns, finally culminated in a vindictive shaking of fists and out-sticking of tongues. Unfortunately, the visiting teacher caught sight of Anna's extended tongue, and, "Little girl, little girl!" she said reproachfully. "Why, little girl!" At this Sophie sniggered, but Anna glowered threateningly. "Id ain'd my fauld," she said angrily. "She says his'm"—pointing accusingly at the supervisor—"her father, and you're her mother, und you ain'd. Octet I seen Miz Luzy's mother, und she ain'd so old ad all." After this a blank occurred in Miss Lucy's memory, and it was not until the middle of the writing lesson that she fully recovered. The committee of three had gone. After school the principal came to her. "You'll have to try again," he said regretfully. "You didn't pass. You made a good try, and the supervisor and I would have let you in anyhow, but I don't think the—er—maternal idea exactly appealed to our distinguished colleague." Miss Lucy had quite regained her usual cheerfulness, but she could not resist a little feminine spite. "Oh, well," she said resignedly, "I guess it's for the best. I never could have dressed the part anyhow, I'd have to pickle my face, and put my clothes all on backward." Some men believe that the only way they can keep in good spirits is to keep good spirits. The KITCHEN GABINET I T IS easy enough to be pleasant When life flows by like a song. But the woman worth while is the one who will smile When everything goes dead wrong. When the set of the heart is trouble. And it always comes with the years. And the smile that is worth the praises of earth Is the smile that shines through tears." Fall House Cleaning Notes. The terrors of house cleaning will soon be only an unpleasant memory. With the vacuum cleaner to be used in homes that are wired for electricity the cleaning problem is an easy one. In the sensible homes that are not filled with bric-a-brac a room may be cleaned without the upheaval of the family comfort. Many like to clean the kitchen cabinet or pantries a shelf at a time, after the morning work is done, and before one knows it the dreaded pantry is fresh and in perfect order. Have plenty of brown bags to wipe down the walls of the rooms and some kent for the floors. Bare floors with rugs are so sanitary that soon carpets will be the exception. On a nice, bright day, air the bedding from one room and the clothing from the closet. This might be managed on the regular upstairs sweeping day, just slighting the other rooms enough to save the time. A room at a time this way, when done, one hardly realizes that the house cleaning is done. Good Ways of Using Up Cold Coffee. In spice cakes, gingerbreads and such cakes use the coffee in place of milk or water. A custard is delicious flavored with coffee. A delicious dessert may be made of one cupful of strong coffee three-fourths of a cupful of sugar, three tablespoonfuls of gelatine, two pints of water and the whites of two eggs. Serve with whipped cream. As a filling for cake, coffee may be used with the sugar for boiled frosting. A sauce to be served with vanilla ice cream is made as follows: Scald one cupful of milk, add one cupful of cold coffee, one-third of a cupful of sugar, three-fourths of a table-spoonful of arrow root or a table-spoonful of constast with a speck of salt. Cook for six or eight minutes and serve hot. E CALL him strong who stands unmoved E CALL him strong who stands unmoved Calm as some tempest-beaten rock. When some great trouble hurts its shock. When its strength is proved. But when the spen is weak. How bears he then, life's little things?" Potato Muffins Add two tablespoonfuls of butter and one of sugar to one cupful each of boiling water and scalded milk. Dissolve one-third of a yeast cake in a little water, add a teapoonful of salt, two eggs, well-beaten, and three mashed potatoes. Beat thoroughly and cover. If set at 11 in the morning they will be ready to make into muffins at five. This is a recipe worth trying. Generalities As the cool weather comes on, try making a salad of roast pork, instead of chicken, it is truly very good. In putting together a salad containing a juicy fruit, like orange or grapefruit, add that fruit last, even if not well mixed, as the fruit crushes so easily, spoiling the dressing and dainty appearance of the salad. Keep a bottle of kitchen bouquet in your cabinet, and add a little to sauces to give that rich, brown color so much desired; it also adds a pleasing flavor. In place of the kitchen bouquet one may make a caramel by browning sugar, then adding a little water and put into a bottle. Use this for sauces. In preparing meats for a salad do not put through the meat chopper, but cut up with a pair of stout shears. When serving a vegetable that you fear will not go around, serve it in a white sauce and double its quantity. When company comes and you are out of cake to serve with a fruit salad for dessert, prepare a boiled frosting, add chopped nuts and a few chopped, steamed raisins, drop on the round salted wafers, dry in the oven if necessary. These are both good and pretty. To Clean Soiled Books Books with delicate bindings which have become soiled through handling may be satisfactorily cleaned by rubbing with chamois skin dipped in powdered pumice stone. To remove white spots caused from heat on furniture, rub quickly with a cloth dampened in alcohol, then with a dry cloth. Third Bread Dissolve one yeast cake in a little water, add two cupfuls of lukewarm water, one-half cupful of molasses, one-half tablespoonful of salt, one cupful each of rye flour and cornmeal, and three cupfuls of flour. Stir instead of kneading and bake as usual PEECH is for the convenience of those who are hard of hearing; there are many fine things we cannot say, if we have to shout.-Thoreau. "To know what you like is the beginning of wisdom and old age."-Robert Louis Stevenson. Hints on Home Nursing When pouring medicine from a bottle read the label first, then pour from the side of the bottle opposite the label. This will keep it from being blotted by drops running down the side of the bottle. Always shake a bottle before using, so that if there be a combination the solution will be well mixed. Replace the cork immediately after using. A slight sore throat is often caused from indigestion and will soon disappear after a good dose of medicine. Indigestion is often a cause for insomnia, especially in children. A cold wet cloth applied at the base of the brain, and covered so that it will retain its moisture, is a great relief when the brain is over tired and unable to stop working. One of the best precautions against taking cold is the plentiful use of cold water both inside and out. A plunge every morning or at least a sponging of the throat and chest with a good rubbing will brace up the system. Damp skirts and wet shoes should be changed immediately, and a vigorous rubbing of the feet before putting on dry stockings. An ounce of precaution in the care of the first symptom of a cold has been the saving grace. A body well cared for, properly fed, bounding with spirits and health is an asset no one would exchange for the wealth of the Indies, and it should be a heritage of us all. There is nothing which we will not sacrifice for health, to regain it when lost, and nothing for which many of us have less regard. Care of the Shoes Rub shoes well with vaseline or castor oil. They will last longer, look better and will be waterproof. Stuff the shoes with paper if you do not own trees, and put them on a shelf. See that the heels are kept straight by having a lift added now and then. A body out of plumb in walking is apt to become easily tired. E LIKE the bird, that halting in her flight Awhile on boughs too slight Feels them give way beneath her as she sings. "Wisdom is oft times nearer when we stoop than when we soar."—Wordsworth. Let Us Unlearn Some Things. That sirloin or porterhouse are more nourishing than round steak. That the more expensive cuts are more wholesome. That gravies and sauces are cooked when they begin to thicken. That water that boiled a few moments ago is all right for tea. That chicken should be washed after it is cut in pieces for cooking. That rapid boiling cooks meat or vegetables more quickly. That frying is a good way to cook meat. Peaches. Now that peaches are in the market we must not fail to use them in some of the delicious ways. Of course peaches like most fruits are best when rich and ripe, in their natural state. Who would exchange the luscious "peaches and cream" for any of the combinations with other fruits yet variety is the spice of life," and we are constantly looking for something new or unusual. Household Hints A carrot a day eaten uncooked is said to give one a brilliantly colored and clear skin. The carrot should be well masticated as otherwise it is indigestible. Clean the keys of your piano with a cloth moistened with alcohol. When washing washable silk waists iron before they are quite dry and the stiffness gives them quite a new look. Quince Honey Take three small or two very large ripe quinces. Pare the quinces after washing well and cook the parings in one pint each of water and sugar. Grate the quinces, remove the parings and add the grated fruit to the syrup. Boil 15 or 20 minutes, then put into jelly glasses. A Good Way of Canning Tomatoes. To a gallon of water add one capful of salt. When boiling drop in the tomatoes and cook until tender. Take out one at a time and drop into a can until the can is full. The tomatoes make their own juice. Nellie Maxwell. CITIES NOR the remnants in construct- d in shaping graves in terries. For at the ruined superficially for sculp- r antiquities ments found C A LIMEKILN AMONG THE RUINS OF TRALLES --- HIERAPOLIS the dead. Outside the walls there are no less than four im mense n e c r o p o l i s es in a splendid state of preservation. Natu- 1 CITY OF THE DEAD: HIERAPOLIS ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` THE RUINED CITIES OF ASIA MINOR SIA MINOR is the stage upon which have been enacted some of the most stupendous events in the history of mankind. Here the civilizations of the orient and the occident have ever met and struggled for supremacy. The Persian and Greek, Roman and Pontian, Byzantine and Moslem, Crusader and Saracen, Turk and Mogul, each in their turn came upon the scene, and were alternately overwhelmed by the vicissitudes of human life. Fragments of columns, arches and temples now stand as silent sentinels over the tombs of their empires and cities. A To-day these mangleled ruins present a melancholy picture, yet they cannot be viewed without pleasure and regret. The pleasure consists chiefly in recalling the historical associations connected with each, while the regret is caused by the fact that nothing is done to prevent their further decay and demolition and that in all probability future generations will lay considerable blame upon the present age for not having done more toward preserving these interesting and instructive ruins from an earlier destruction, at least, than would presumably be their destiny if left alone to the silent lapse of time. Asia Minor presents practically a boundless field for research and exploration. There are remnants of Hittite monuments still extant which date from the earlset dawn of history. Among the ruined Greek cities rise many a stately structure of Roman origin, now slowly sinking into decay. From distant hilltops medieval castles, some in a fair state of preservation, still look down upon the valleys below. The few travelers who visit the interior of Asia Minor to-day are greeted by these grim heritages of a great past. There they stand, as it were, the silent custodians of treasures and secrets which lie buried deep beneath, mutely appealing to the present age to bestir itself and rescue, before it is too late, these sinking tumuli, the receptacles of knowledge, which may enlighten and instruct present generations of mankind. During the past year I have visited the sites of many ancient cities in Asia Minor. Many places described are rarely sought out by the tourist and seldom even by the archaeologist. I may state that I have visited and inspected all the places herein described and personally photographed the views here shown. I wish also to state in the beginning that I am not an archaeologist and have had no training on the subject. This must account for any inadvertencies which may crop up in the course of this narrative. Much is being done at present in the way of excavating the ancient THE BATHS AT HIERAPOLIS cities of Ephesus, Pergamus, Priene and Milletus. For a number of years the Austrian government has been busy at Ephesus and the German government is at present carrying on excavations at Pergamus and Milletus. On the whole, however, little has thus far been done to unearth the buried cities of Asia Minor. Superficial excavations have been made at many points. Thorough excavations, however, such as have characterized the work of the Germans at Priene, where a whole city has been brought to light, are an exception. of ruins. Since then the remnants have been used in constructing mosques and in shaping headstones for graves in Turkish cemeteries. For many years past the ruined site has been superficially dug and culled for sculptures and other antiquities and the fragments found The ruins of ancient Tralles are situated upon a high The ruins of ancient Traalles are si plateau which overlooks the fertile plain of the Meander river. At the foot of the hills stands the modern town of Aidin, the second place of importance in the villey of Smyrna. To-day this neighborhood is considered the garden spot of Asia Minor. It is the center of the fig district and the olives and wine produced are much prized on account of their quality. This is also the region in which the best cotton in Asia Minor is grown. It is probable that this valley was kept in a much higher state of cultivation in ancient times. When the city surrendered to Alexander the Great the figs of Trailles were celebrated throughout the ancient world and it is a well-known fact that at that time the hills along the whole extent of the Meander were covered with forests which prevented, in a measure, the destructive inundations which characterize the river to-day. A VIEW INSIDE THE THEATRE: HIERAPOLIS Ancient Traalles now lies imbedded under a vast orchard of olive trees. Most of these trees are more than 200 years old. The ruins extant above the surface of the earth, some standing erect in the shape of pillars and arches, some thickly strewn among the trees, present a picturesque and unique scene. In 1888 some excavations were made, with good results. The ruins, however, have suffered much at different times from earthquakes, and especially on account of being used as building material for the houses of Aidin, and some of the finest columns have been removed and set in the public buildings of that town. Remains of the acropolis, stadium and theater may still be seen. It was from the latter that Strabo claimed that he could look across the plain of the Meander and see the people sitting in the theater of Magnesia. On the edge of the plateau still stand three enormous archways which are either a part of a Greek gymnasium or Roman bath. The slabs of marble which ornamented these arches have long since been removed. show that they belong to the best period of art. On the roads approaching Aidin there are many fountains, the troughs of which have been hollowed out of the base of columns from the temple of Esculapius. At present there is a lime kiln in operation among the ruins and many men are employed in digging up columns of porphyry and slabs of marble with Greek inscriptions, which are all being ground into lime for building purposes. The Turkish governor of Aidin informed me that he had made a futile attempt to stop this work, but that it was being conducted by the military authorities, over which he had no jurisdiction. In plowing among the olive trees the peasants still turn up innumerable coins, which they sell at trifling prices. Many valuable pieces of statuary taken from Traalles may also be seen in the houses of the better class of people in Aidin, but these are as nothing compared to the number sent to various museums in Europe. And what Traalles has yet given to the world in the way of art treasures is as nothing compared with what still remains entombed, for the city itself lies beneath the earth. Generally speaking, Traalles would be an easy city to excavate. There is no rock formation of a serious character. The earth covers the ruins loosely and could easily be removed. The olive orchard, with the roots of the trees extending in every direction deep into the ground, would form the greatest obstacle, not only from the point of digging, but as an item of expense, for the reason that these fruit trees would have to be purchased outright from their owners before being destroyed. Hierapolis is probably the most interesting spot in Asia Minor. It has always been one of the most fascinating places in the Orient. As the ancients were attracted toward it on account of the matchless mineral springs and awe-inspiring Plutonium, so to-day the stray traveler seeks it out in order to feast his eyes upon the most perfect ruined city in the world. It is indeed a marvelous city. To the student of history it is an objectless unparalleled elsewhere; to the philosopher it is an inexhaustible mine of contemplation; to the ignorant nomad who wanders in these parts it is an actual example of the power of magic; to the archaeologist it means nothing, at least that which is visible to the eye, for the reason that what he seeks lies beneath a calca- Trailers was one of the most important cities in Asia Minor. Its position, half way between the ports of Ephesus and Milletus, on the coast, and the interior cities of the country, must have been fayorable always to transient commerce. It was renowned for the wealth of its inhabitants. It was repeatedly destroyed by earthquakes and fires and as often rebuilt, until about the thirteenth century, when the last castastrohe left the city a mass reous incrustation which paves the whole plateau and belongs to a far anterior period than the present ruins. Hierapolis is a veritable city of the dead. Outside the walls there are no less than four immense encropolises in a splendid state of preservation. Naturally every mausoleum and sarcophagus has been opened and plundered centuries ago, but it was done in such a manner that the tombs were not destroyed and they may be inspected to-day in exactly the same condition and place of repose as they occupied nearly 2,000 years ago. There were two main entrances to the city. The ruined city of Hierapolis may be reached from Laodicea after about five hours' horseback ride. In ancient times a splendid roadway connected the two cities, the only traces, however, now extant being the buttresses of a bridge which once spanned the Lycus. The cascades of the city are visible from a long distance and as one approaches the more impressive they become. At a distance of two miles they have the appearance of some huge cataract, not unlike that of Niagara, and if seen in April, when the grass is green upon the slopes, the whole presents a wonderful picture. The now deserted city of Laodicea was situated in ancient times upon the great Graeco-Roman highway which led from Sardis, in Lydia, through the heart of Asia Minor to the confines of Syria. This roadway, supposed to be of Persian origin, was once the chief means of communication for commercial and military enterprises, being used in turn by the armies of Xerxes, Alexander the Great, Frederick Barbarossa and many others. The ruins of Laodicea lie upon a commanding elevation, which gives a fine view of the surrounding country. About eight miles distant stands Mount Cadmus, white with snow, while all that is left of Colossae rests at its base. On the other hand, beyond the fertile valley of the Lycus may be seen, glimmering in the sunlight, the huge cascades which plunge over the plateau where the city of Hierapolis is situated. Nestling at the foot of the hill, upon which the acropolis once stood, is the little village of Gonjeli, while away to the south, with the mountain range of Baba Dagh in the background, is the larger Turkish town of Denizil. Both of these places have been practically built from the ruins of Laodicea. In the spring of the year the valleys and slopes about Laodicea are green with verdure and the surrounding country, as viewed from the ruins, presents a picture not unfriendly to the eye. In fact, the fields are cultivated up to the walls of the city. But within the city limits, which probably cover an area two miles square, there is not enough vegetation to feed a hungry goat. It is a scene of desolation, where only snakes, lizards, turtles and prowling jackals now seek refuge in subterranean caverns. The tombstone cutter from Denizil is a regular visitor. Occasionally a camel caravan may be seen wending its way slowly through the ruined streets. But otherwise it is a place long since rejected and shorn of every symbol of former greatness. Yet Laodicea was once the chief emporium of central Asia Minor. It was the seat of one of the Seven Churches. For something like 1,400 years this city was deemed one of the most important to possess, not only from a military point of view, but also from the standpoint of the sinnes wherewith to conduct war. The opulent citizens of Laodicea often fell a prey to the greed of Roman, Tartar and Turkish conquerors. In times of peace the hardships caused by earthquakes were felt as severely as was the pestilence of war. Yet the people were so attached to their city that they rebuilt it repeatedly out of their own means and each time in greater splendor than before. It was only when Tamerlane scarcely left one stone upon the other and when the Turks, about 1230 A. D., slaughtered or sold the inhabitants into slavery that the city became what it is to-day—one vast field studded with heaps of ruins. Considering the ravages caused by earthquakes, time and war, Laodicea, however, even at present, is still in a remarkable state of preservation. The stadium is almost intact. The steps repose in the sides of a hill, which forms a natural base for this monument. The plan of the gymnasium is so well preserved that almost the entire building can be seen. Two theaters, one of which was devoted to music, are practically complete. Scattered over the field, in one mass of entangled ruins, are no end of temples with the base of columns still in place. The ancient aqueduct is partially preserved and shows clearly how the water was conducted from a long distance upon the hydrostatic principle of its seeking its own level. The aqueduct is not a lofty archway, such as characterize those of Roman origin throughout Asia Minor and Italy, but is built close to the ground, and the water was conducted to the city in massive stone pipes up hill and down from a distant mountain range. In the bed of the little river of Asopos stand the broken piers of a bridge which once led to a Christian cemetery on a neighboring hill opposite the city. The ancient pagan necropolis was situated just outside the city limits, near where the village of Gonjell now stands. Many interesting sarcophag! have been found and removed to various museums. Laodicea once had three gateways which pierced the solid walls which extended around the circumference of the plateau. The archways of one are still well preserved, but the base lies deeply buried in the earth. Of the great double gateway which opened upon the road leading to Hierapolis nothing but the buttresses which supported it on either side of the deep ravine which formed the approach to the city may still indistinctly be traced. As yet nothing has been done by the archaeologist in the way of excavating Laodicea. This is surprising when we take into consideration that of all the old cities in Asia Minor none has been or could be excavated with greater ease. The debris and earth which cover the city could be easily carted away and dumped at the foot of the hills. Probably no ancient city would repay the effort more than this one. As at Ephesus, an excavation would probably reveal various periods of architecture, each built upon the other. Certain it is that the buildings which now stand above the earth's surface are more or less of late Greek or Roman origin. Certain it is also that the Laodicea which was founded by Antiochus II. some 250 years before Christ, was erected upon the site of a much older city. | Special Furniture Bargains (_————. We have an unusua'ly large assort- (ia) ——sment of the best New and Second Hand Fur- + te taeln Y niture in Wichita which we are able to sell at ; |? i) Money Saving prices for either casH or on ‘ ee EASY PAYMENTS. : B ie) =a We made some lucky, low. good pur- i= eat chases for our this season stock in both New } ae aly and Second Hand Goods and we are giving ‘ Ure oeS ourcustomers the advantage of ourlow prices : We quote below a few samples of ourlow prices ih | Heaters — — from $2up | Chiffeneers — trom $7 to $20 Dressers from $6.50 to $27.50 Tablesfrom — $4.50 up - D F MARSHALL i | 236 N. MAIN STREET “va 48 8 8 ‘vane W. N. MILLER, Editor. Residence 1401 West 28d Street. Residence Phone, Bell 1641. Phone your news items to us. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: Strictly in Advance. 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Address all matter for pub- lication to The Wichita Searchlight, 634 N. Water street, Wichita, Kansas. Sixth. Any erroneous reflection on the character, standing or reputation of any person which may appear in this paper will be gladly corrected if brought to the attention of the editor. —————— “To Live and Let Live Is Our Motto.” ——— SEND YOUR NEWS IN EARLIER. If a woman had to drop.a nick el in the slot every time she look ed in the mirrow the slot mach— ine business would beat a street car line. WEIR CITY NEWS. A. H, Richard Temple No. 1 is pro- gressing nicely. They meet the first and third Friday of each month and always extend an invitation to knights in good standing who may visit our city to meet with us. Under the leadership of Sir J. M. Burns, our chief mentor, the temple is progressing in fine shape and the knights are working in perfect peace ‘and harmony with the Daughters of the Tabernacles. of the Tabernacles. ‘We have our lots paid for and we will start 0 build at once, which will be a surprise to the people of Weir and vi- cinity. The tents, under the leader- ship of Dr. H. H. Adkins, Q. M., are doing fine. ‘The Knights, Daughters and mem- bers of the tent are not asleep, but are working zealously to spread the Order ‘of Twelve over the entire land. ee, NORTH TOPEKA NEWS. « The Twelve Star Club met at the residence of Mrs, Ida M. Jordan, Mon- day, October 25.- LOCAI.S —THE RESUME OF THIS WEEK— aeeeneeneeteamaemnes 13 Send your news sstes ond local tuppontnge to O8t Berth Male Street. Miss Virginia Matthews is reported sick. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fines enter- tained at dinner Sunday Mr. Monroe Lee of Little Rock, Ark. pacers ec ASS Miss, Nellie A. Neal of Kansas City is in the city visiting Mrs. Walter Madison. | | | M. Lee, who has been in the city for several days, left Thursday for | Hutchinson on a business trip. Mrs. M. E. Price and her sister, Mrs. Josie Burford, of Kansas City, who ts visiting her, were entertained at din- ner Sunday by Mrs. Anderson Brown. The ladies of the A. M. E. Stew- ardess Board are arranging for a grand entertainment the 9th of No- vember. a el Robert Davis has had his house raised and is adding a room to-his cozy suburban home, Twenty-third and Lucy avenue. The members of the G. L, A. Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs, J. L, Harper. They adjourned to meet next Tuesday with Mrs. Thomas Cox, 824 North Water. ‘The W. T. Vernon Club met Thurs- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. Roach. An excellent programme was rendered. The ladies served a dell cious Tuncheon, which was highly en- joyed. Homer Perry invited a few of his friends on last Sunday to enjoy a sumptuous dinner with him in honor of his birthday. Those enjoying the repast were: Will Howard, J. D. Jones and Shakespeare Franklin. Rev. M. Wooten, presiding elder, passed through Wichita, Thursday, with his household goods, en route to Hutchinson, where he will make his future home. Rev. J. T. Smith, pastor ot the A.M. E, church filled his pulpit Sunday with a large audience present all day ateach services, Thos, ,Glover returned Thurs - day night from Quindaro where he attended the meeting of the State Trustee Board of which he is a member. He reports the Western University as doing fine with a large enrollment than ev ,er betore in its history. Do not forget the Grand oper- ing of the new M. E, church lo- cated at 15th and Wabasn Ave, Begining Tuesday, Nov. 2ndand ending Sundax Nov, 7th. Every ts cordially invited— Go out, The members and friends of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church are asked to contribute to the Thanksgiving Din- ner. Miss Alice Thompson, after quite a siege of sickness, is now able to be up and out. _ WHY NOT PAY what you owe to the Searchlight? It is only a small sum, Cull at our office 634 N Water and save us from bothering vou with a col- lector Wichita Tabernacle 'No. 23 met Thursday afternoon in special session for the purpose of balloting on new candidates, The daughters are elated over the success with which they are meeting. They will be ready to int tiate the second Thursday night. SALLIE HALL, C. P. MANERVA LECKRIGE, C. R. DATE NOW SET. J. W. Thompson, Thirty-third lus: trious Commander-in-Chief of Western Star Consistory No. 18, Scottish Rite Masons, has prepared his proclamation setting the dates as December 9 and 10, 1909, for the fall reunion of that branch of Masonry. Great prepara- tions will be made for the reception of those who will attend this grand function. Programmes, etc., ete., will be given later. A GRAND BAZAAR. The Sewing Circle will give a threc nights’ bazaar, beginning Tuesday November 23, at St. Paul's A. M. B Chureh, Rev. J. F. Smith, pastor. The members of the “Auxiliary Clubs” are asked to contribute to the following booths: Handkerchief—Misses Lois Wilson, Laura Rawles and Mrs. R. E. Letcher Candy—Mesdames George Glover, J L. Hicks and Grant Ewing. Apron—Miss L. Covington, Mes dames Chenneth and Loula White. Pop, Peanut and Popcorn—Mauric« Jones, Verner Hall and Lillie Jones. Fancy Work—Mesdames 8. W. Jones, Bolden and F. O. Miller. ‘Thanksgiving Dinner—Mrs. W. H. Jones, general manager; Mesdames W. N. Miller Thomas Glover’ and R E. Smith. WANTED—Call and see E. D. Squire’s new natural gas stoves and ranges. Complete new stock—prices low; also all kinds of household goods, new and second hand at E. D. Squires’, 245 North Main street. 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PaTTON Merchant Tailor 513 North Main street First-Class Making of Men’s Garments Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing A Specialty Prompt Service Courteous Attention — Your Trade Solicted ool Fe Pi i ' AW | | fh) There Is NO Need QM PRS or ietting your clothes look y Wh ragged or soiled, when you i) Mi (} can have them dry cleaned. ly pM i i preessed and repaired tolook TN Wi WAI; ‘like new at reasanable prices Wh) MW) at Nabi NX | The Peoples Cleaning and Dye Works 131 North Lawrence Avenue ind. Phone 178 Bell Phone 17! The Biggest and Best in the Southwest ee re an et eee ee a ee The leading educational in- stitute for Negroes in the west j -4 te. LES a ZLOB S XY, Sea 2 ee ig ee. oe | See aa _ Cin eS aT he ee ga aN i Ass ee ARS A=, Ke OF Cote: q cag W ie Akal +t aa 2S ESE aid | Para Be Tirt sac Lan ad | We) fl ge SS ADT nega ; A faculty of eighteen thoroughly equipped teachers , from the leading Institutes in America. ; MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS Steam Heated and Electric Lighted —— DEPARTMENTS ——. ; Theological, Classical, Normal, Snb- Normal, Musi- ; cal, State Industrial, embracing courses in Archi- ; tecture, Carpentry, Mechanical Drawing, Printing, ; Book-binding, Tailorlng, Business Courses, Dress ; making, Millinery, Cooking, Laundering and Farming. { : Thorough discipline, Christian influence ; careful supervision : Fine Military Band and Orchestra For full particulars write to ; Prof. Shelton French, ’ ACTING PRESIDENT Of Western University < 4 QUINDARO, KS } Residence Phone No. 15 Office Phone 1423 ~_ : L \%. Naftsger, President, W. R. Tuck er, Vice-President, J. M. Moore, Vice Presiuent, C. W. Brown. Vice Presi- dent, V. H. Branch, Gashier. WICHITA, KANSAS United States Depository tapital $200,C00 Surplus $125,000 Dirretors: W. KR. Tucker, W. E. Jett, KL. Holmes, 5. B) Amidon, J. M. Moore. L. 8. Naftsger, H. W. Darling, a. G. Houston, E C. Sheldon, C. W. Brown, J. W. Metz, BT. Battin, Hen ry Lassen, V. H. Braneh. ‘General Banking Business Transacted —— Counts... _ ma THEN USE_— ei “U-KNEAD- IT : | FLOUR ia eee flavor, and pounds ef . a "Watson Mill 4 sanaananiriecaes TEA RANA Use Murray’s Reliable Nerve Balm Murray's Reliable Antiseptic Salv Murray s Reliable Extracts Murray’s Reliable Perfumes Murray’s Reliable Pure Spices These Goods Have No Epual They are pleasing hundreds of people and will please you. J. H. MURRAY, Sole Prop. 08 South Hydraulic Avenue New Phone 985 Wichita — — — Kansse DEAM ABSTRACT Co. NORTH-WEST CORNER OF THE COURT HOUSE Bonded Abstractors ma eae nee FLL BLARFALAAAAAR ic aaa ; High Class Surgery Special Attention Given to® & 5 a Specialty Canine Practice : All Calls Promptly Answered—Day or Night 5 J : s . Dr, C. R. Wildes, : 5 & : Veterinary Physician & Surgeon ‘ 5 ‘The Finest Equipped Hospital In the City “ : Both Phones Office and Hospital & ; 1730 236 N, Market St., Wichita, Ke, Se ee PPS SSCS SCS eee fi ee ees ea eee a “| ——_—- me a ara, 2 a MH ee ; ea a SSCS CE CSCS TSS TTS T SET ET ED 2064 D000. ene esowscsovons ; SCOTT BROTHERS SUCCESORS TO : MESSERVE a FAMOUS AND CELEBRATED g | FCE CREAM ; WHOLESALEAND RETAIL : ; For Parties, Picnics, Socials and Churches : i Order delivered to any part of the city : BON=TON & JK ANDY : AKERY ITCHEN : SCOTT BROS. PROP. : esereccesucneesa ecneeban Gpaneneeutenceuasueennaees Sir 6. L. Taylor Designer and Builder of Tent houses, Tabernucle houses and Temple houses. Prices in reach efall. Send ycur order to-day 829 East Center .BALINA KANoan oe For a Good Job of Load and Oil. “SUTTON PAINT CO. HOUCK @. $. MENRION Hardware store DRUGGIST First Class Goods at 201 . Main Je us Bast Doug Avenue Mrehita: Kens. Its the man who “sticks-to-it” who wins. VN. Mill 7 : W.N. Miller Attorney-at-Law NOTARY PUBLIC. Office 634 North Water Street Practices in all the Gourts Of Kansas and Missouri meesenneneesee Send your news in earlier —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_— Groceries, Meats GENERAL MERCHANDISE Wecurry a full, fresh line of Staple and Fancy Groceries and Choicest Fresh and Salt Meats Our Stock of Dry Goods Men, Women and Chil- dren’s Shoes cannot be excelled in quality or in price. Free Delivery. Tapp & Hanshaw 255-257 N. Main St Phone 25% Satisfaction — IN EVERY POUND or — ichita? ” “wichita’s Best Four POENISCH BROS., Agents 622 N. Main Street We also carry a complete stuck of Hay, Grain, Feed and Coal. 530 - Both Phones — 5380 re ean ROT d Hi. 0. Harrison JEWELER & OPTICIAN 487 N. Main St. Watches, Clocks and Jewelery Repairing Work Guaranteed a J. Ed Alten HARNESS MAKER 426 North Main St. New and 2nd Hand Harness Harness bought, sold, repaired and exchanged Job Printing We have installed anew line of Jos Typ Faces and we would be pleas- ed to use them ona job for you. 3 Good Work- -Low Prices to all 634 North Water St. —————______ 26” Subscribe and pay tor the Wichita Searchlight. It is only $1. for a whole year. Try it. Peerless Wiehita’s Olest, Most Re Mable and Best Laundgy BEST LAUNDRY WORK IN THE CITY All Work Guaranteed SELOVER fe SONS, Prep. Phone 232 345 N. Market cE Ue ES, A FEW COPIES LEFT. We have a few copies of the six days issue of the Wichita Daily Searchlight left. These daily issues are somewhat out of the ordinary and you should call and get a copy or so while they last, as souvenirs. The copies are 5 cents each. Call at Searchlight office, 634 N. Water or write W. N. Miller. SILLING WES Materal, £1, style Gnd VWOrk- man-shiP Gnaranteed { If we only tajlored for afew dozen men, we would have to charge each an exhorbitant price. We would haveto take large profits from the ffew, in stead of very small one from each of our many customers. { This is why we can put in— to a suittor you at $15 00 to $35.00 what the other fellow charges you from $25.00 to $60.00 for all suits, pants or overcoats are made to your individual Measure at our shop 215 N. Main St. CALL AND SEE Stirling Woolen Mill Co TAILORS $ 215.N. Main wicuiTa KANSAS Ford’s Hair Pomade Fifty years of success have proved the merits of this preparation. Whatis more attractive than a beautiful head of hair? It has been the ambition of women inall ages. ‘The use of Ford’s Hair Pomade makes stubborn, harsh, kinky or curly hair softer, more pliable and glossy, easy to comb and arrange in any style de- sired consistent with its length, as long as the Pomade remains in the hair, ‘This result may be obtained by one thorough application ‘according todirections. ‘Two to four applica~ tionsa month will keep the hair in satisfac- tory condition. and two tofour bottles. regular size, are usually sufficient for a year. Direc Samael Geena takin. Ford’s Hair Pomade removes and prevents dandruff, invicorates {he scalpand keeps it from getting harsh and dry. stops itching and prevents the hair from falling out or breaking off and cives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless. Used with splendid results even on children and infants. Delicately perfumed, its use is a constant pleasure. A most satisfactory tol- {et preperation for ladies, geutlemen and children. ‘Don't buy anything else alleged to be “just BR epee pags mage the bose rewults toy Ford's Hale Pomade.. Look for this name "Charles Ford, Prest."—on every package. If your druggist or local dealer cannot, su ply you with the genuine, we will end you One bottle, regular size, for. . $ .50 Three “ (ira haat sera St) six a 8 4 02. aso One small S128 ys been Seduring send Poutal or Sapress Money Sidez” aivorders hipped promptiy cu receipt of price 118 West Kinzie Bt. Chlonge, Il. TQERS HAIR POMADE ts made oly in Chionge ‘Agente Wanted Everywhere. The man has not beén born who would refuse to loan a pre ty woman a five dollar bill on her promise to retund it. And a darn tew of them would {eel they had heen bunched if she never paid it back. Read the Wichita Searchlight — only $1,00 per year, During her pleasant visit in and about Hitchinson last week, Miss Lule Covington was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Thomas, prosperous farm- ers in that county. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wakefield, also farmers, and Mrs. Blanch Tyler of the city. Miss Cov- ington was @lso the guest of honor at three elaborate receptions tendered her by the Household Ruth members and the ladies of Hutchinson. She will long remember the hospitality ut the people of the Salt City. The Home Cooking Club met at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Jones, 906 North Water, Mrs. L. Anderson hosi- ess. Menu committee was Mrs. L. An- derson, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Whit- ted. A three-course luncheon was. served, which consisted of: Veal Birds. Baked Corn. Mashed Potatoes. Hot Biscuits: Coffee. Pink Salad. Prune Whip, with Custard Sauce. Members present were: Mesdamis Lucy Anderson, W. E. Whitted, M. Miller, Nellie Clark, Hattie Washing- ton, Louise Carter, Thomas Glover, Will H. Jones, Jeff Thompson, W. 1. Jones, Tenie Wheeler, Grant Ewing, W. M. Bowers and C. A. Glover. God created “Man and Woman’— nan and clothes mekes “Ladies and jentlemen.” TO HESITATE KONG (S TO FAtte Successful Business Man Must Have Attribute of Couraga. Many a man fails because he does not dare to take risks, to take the initiative. When do you expect to do anything distinctive in life? When do you ex pect to get out of the ranks of mediocrity? The men who do original things are ferless. ‘There is a lot of dare in their make-up, a great deal 62 boldness. They are not afraid to take chances, to shoulder responsibility, to endure inconvenience and privation. ‘There never was a time when the quality of courage was so absolutely indispensable in the business world as it is today. It does not matter how many success qualities you pom sess, young man, if you lack courage you will never get anywhere. Not even honesty or perseverance wilt take its place. There is no subst tute for courage. % {t does rot matter how well edw cated you may be, or how good a traim ing you may have had for your ‘vocw tion, {f you are a hesitator, if you lack tliat courage which dares to risk all om your judgment, you will never get atove mediocrity. The men who stand at the top of their line of endeavor stand there be vause they have the courage of their convictions. They had the courage to climb, had the nerve to undertake even against the advice of others.— Success Magazine, 4IGH IN GIVILIZATION’S SCALE. Jnknown Peoples of America Whe- Have Perished Utterly. Between the region occupied of old ‘ty the Aztecs and the realm far to the south over which the Incas ruled lies an immense stretch of territory, @ thousand miles long and 800 wide, where the remains of unknown and wonderful civilizations are being dis- tovered, says a writer in Van Nor- den’s Magazine. This region extends trom the northern boundaries of Peru te the southern limits of Costa Rica. {m one section alone along the coast of Ecuador six entirely unkaown elvill- tations were recently brought to light by Prof. Marshall H. Saville, and @ qast collection of relics has been brought to New York. This collection ls to be the nucleus of a great Amer- jean museum, which will represent the history of ancient peoples who at- tained an extraordinarily high degree s civilization, yet whose yery exist- ence has been hitherto lost ir 2m tiquity. The famed marble chairs of Reme at {ts zenith were not more symmet- teal or beautifully carved than those of one of these unknown civilizations, No pottery of any other ancient race was more delicately patterned = t!i 1 that found in vast quantities, s: gumerous almost as pebbles, on the sites where these extinct peoples dwelt. Their cloth was of truly mar Yelous weave; in beauty of deci=a, fichnase of color and fineness of tex- ture no fabric of to-day surpasses it. ‘Where She'd Wear It, Somebody sent this to the society ®ditor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and made’ affidavit that it really hap- pened. Here it is: They were out at wn afternoon card party, A stout woman 4ropped a card to the floor. “Would fou be so kind as to: pick up that ‘ard for me?” she inquired of the it Me woman at her right. “Certainly,” said the accommodat ing woman at the right, picking up the card. Z “You sev,” explained the stout wom an, “I've got on a brand new $50 cor- ect, and I'm afraid I'l strain it if I fean over.” “Ham!” commented the other wouy an, enviously, “If I had a $50 corset 74 wear it om the outside. I really would.” JUST SO! "CREO QUE SI" THE AMERICAN NAVY IS NO BLUFF. ADMIRAL DEWEY. LOS ANGELES TIMES JUSTICE PECKHAM IS DEAD WAS LAST APPOINTEE OF PRESIDENT CLFVELAND ON BENCH. He Took His Seat in 1896 and Has Given His Time Exclusively to the Duties. Washington, D. C.—Rufus W. Peckham, justice of the supreme court of the United States, died at his summer home in Altamont. Justice Peckham was a Democrat, and before taking a seat on the bench gave considerable attention to politics in New York. He had been on the bench, state and federal, for 26 years. He came from the court of appeals of his native state, a position which his father before him had occupied. Mr. Peckham's first office was that of district attorney of Albany county. He was elected to that position in 1868. He afterwards became in succession corporation counsel for the city of Albany, member of the supreme court of the state and associate justice of the state court of appeals. He was the last of President Cleveland's Democratic appointees to the federal supreme court, chief Justice Fuller and Justice White being the other two. He took his seat in January, 1896. MACHINE FAILED TO EXPLODE And An Assassin's Plot to Kill An Oklahoma Prosecutor Was Defeated. Lawton, Oklahoma.—A plot to assassinate J. A. Fain, county attorney, has been discovered and the town is greatly excited. Only the failure of an infernal machine to explode saved the life of F. B. Swank, deputy county attorney, who discovered the plot. Two weeks ago Mr. Fain received an anonymous letter threatening him with death by October 25 unless he dismissed the liquor prosecutions he had inaugurated. No attention was paid to the letter, but that the writer was determined was shown when Mr. Swank opened the door to Mr. Fain's office and found the infernal machine. It was a metallic shell filled with dynamite. A string connected with the door knob was fastened to a match so arranged that when the door was opened the machine was expected to explode. Wichita a Cattle Market. Wichita, Kansas.—J. C. Dold, vice-president of the Dold Packing company, gave out the information that the company would expend about $200,000 in building additions to its plant in this city for the purpose of handling cattle. The Cudahy company recently opened its cattle department, and the business has so increased that the Dold company has concluded that Wichita is a cattle market. Wireless Telephone for Union Pacific. Omaha, Nebraska.—The Union Pacific is going in for extensive experiments with wireless telegraphy, and A. L. Hohler, general manager, has ordered Dr. Millener of Omaha to contract for a large 50 K. W. 100,000 volt transformer for wireless experimental work. No Perpetual Franchises Columbus, Ohio.—That the things called perpetual franchises by corporations that own them are not perpetual franchises, but simply grants that may be terminated at any time by either party, is held by the Ohio supreme court. Missing Kansas Woman Found. Abilene, Kansas. — The body of Mrs. Arthur Schiek, for whom the community has been searching three days, was found in the Smoky Hill river, two miles, south of town. Apparently she had jumped off the bridge. Root May Succeed Peckham. Washington, D. C. — Elihu Root, it was reported here, may secure the appointment of the United States supreme court bench to succeed Justice Rufus L. Peckham. Special Master E. V. McKeever filed report to this effect in the suprems TYPHOID INVADES A COLLEGE Twenty-Seven Students at Parkville, Mo., Have the Disease—Water and Milk Suspected. Parkville, Missouri.—There are 27 cases of typhoid fever among the students of Park college, the Presbyterian institution here. Ten of the cases are regarded as dangerous. There has been one death that of T. J. Wozencraft, a student from Fayetteville, Ark. The authorities of the college are doing everything in their power to discover and wipe out the cause of the infection. A sandbar has formed in the Missouri river just off the point where the intake for the town's water works enters the stream, and it was supposed that the water had become stagnant and caused the disease. An analysis of water taken from the city mains was received, however, from Dr. W. M. Cross, city chemist of Kansas City, which showed the water to be free from typhoid germs. The milk supply is now the principal object of suspicion. An analysis of the milk is expected. The college has its own farm and dairy herd, and all the milk used in the college is obtained from this herd. There are only two cases of typhoid in Parkville outside the college. IS OUR .FIRST DREADNAUGHT The Delaware in Addition to Heavy Displacement and Armor Will Have Speed A.so. Rockland, Maine.—The battleship Delaware, the first American fighting ship of the Dreadnought type, made a splendid showing on her screw standardization runs over the measured mile course in Penobscott bay exceeding her speed requirements by nearly a knot. ...the here contract calls for a speed of 21 knots an hour, the Delaware attained a maximum speed of 21.98 knots and a mean of 21.44. In addition to their heavy displacement and high speeds, the Delaware and North Dakota are 25 per cent stronger on the offense and defense than any battleship yet constructed. That is to say, their broadside batteries can hurt 25 per cent more metal than any other ship, while their vitals are protected by heavier armor than any vessel afoal. St. Paul, Minn.—Dr. Frederick A. Cook, on his way to Minneapolis, stopped at Hamelin university, where he made a brief address to the students. Doctor Cook closed his lecture tour in Minneapolis and from there will go to Missoula, Mont., to look into the matter of the Barrill affidavits relating to his ascent of Mount McKinley. Moors Have Whipped 'ne Spanish. Madrid, Spain.—Lient. Gen. De Laque, minister of war in the new Liberal cabinet, in an/interview confirmed the report that the government had decided not to push further the Moroccan campaign. San Bernardino, California.—The family of five which was reported as lost on the desert of San Diego county, has been seved, according to reports brought here by Leonard Phelps, a prospector. One of Thirteen Alive. Hartshorne, Oklahoma.—Of thirteen men who were in the entry or mine 10 at the time of the explosion all except one are dead. A Kansas Boy Hunter Is Dead. A Kansas Boy Hunter is Dead. Salina, Kansas—George Price, who was accidentally shot by his companion, Arthur Hurlbert, while out hunting, is dead. The boys had been inseparable companions since their babyhood days. An Adult Dead of Paralysis. Kansas City, Missouri—Infantile paralysis has claimed another victim. An instructor in the University of Kansas Medical School has received word of the death from the disease of a man 21 years old in Larned, Kan. Cook Is on Barrill's Trail. One of Thirteen Alive. Kansas City, Mo.—Louis Adams, inspector in charge of the bureau of immigration at Denver, came to Kansas City to begin an investigation of alleged registration frauds here. The information on which the federal probe is to be based was furnished by W. E. Griffin, assistant secretary to the chief of police, gathered in his investigation two months ago. Information in 50 cases was turned over to A. S. Van Valkenburgh, United States district attorney here. It was forwarded by him to the attorney general at Washington, who has caused the investigation to be made through the department of commerce and labor. If all the cases already perfected are pushed to the full limit of the law, it will mean that 50 ignorant foreigners and probably a dozen men not so ignorant — some foreigners, some American born—will be sent to the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth. The fraudulent naturalization papers, it is alleged, were secured on instructions from men higher up to allow the foreigners to vote before they were legally entitled to do so. A RIVER CONVENTION CALLED Gov. Hadley Wants Meeting at St. Charles, Mo., to Take up Flood Prevention. Jefferson City, Mo.—Gov. Hadley has called a county flood preventive and river improvement convention for St. Charles Saturday of the present week, when a local organization will be made. This will be the first of a series of meetings soon to be held in every river county in the state. These gatherings will be attended by members of the state waterways commission and flood and river improvement experts. The governor said that he does not intend that the movement for river improvement and flood protection, launched at a state gathering at Sedalia this month, shall end with the resolutions that body adopted, but he will do everything in his power to see that every river county in Missouri has an active local organization. TROUBLE FOR KANSAS FARMERS Prof. Hunter Predicts a Plague of Chinch Bugs Next Year—Clean Up the Rubbish. Lawrence, Kansas.—The farmers of Kansas are likely to have another period of trouble with the chinch bug next year according to Prof. S J. Hunter, state entomologist. Prof Hunter has been watching the increase in the number of chinch bugs for the last two years. "If weather conditions next spring are favorable for hatching the bugs, they will appear in greater numbers than they have for years," he said. "Just now, the farmers can do much to prevent their multiplication next spring by cleaning up rubbish piles. weed patches and the like." The force under Prof. Hunter is getting in shape to fight the bugs if they appear next season, but just now they are passing the fight up to the farmers. SPAN OF LIFE GROWS LONGER The Average Normal Life According to Scientific Authorities Should be 150 Years. New York, N. Y.-The normal span of human life is 150 years according to a remarkable study by Prof. Irving Fisher of Yale, which has just been published by the National Conservation commission at Washington Prof. Fisher snows that the length of man's existence is steadily growing, both in this country and Europe with the progress of science, sanitation and social betterment and declares that the span of 150 years will not long be impossible of attainment. Cannot Get Gas Enough. Joplin, Missouri.—With the Missouri-Kansas mining district and nearly all of Eastern Kansas in the grip of a coal famine, the Kansas Natural Gas company has notified all customers that where gas is used to make steam the supply will be shut off, because of their inability to secure enough from the wells. The action will probably mean the closing down of hundreds of mines and many manufacturing plants of Kansas and Missouri. New Treatment for Tuberculosis. New York, N. Y.—A clinic for the cure of tuberculosis by electric currents of high potential and "high frequency," is to be opened within a few days at the Throat and Lung hospital on East Twenty-seventh street. Cook Accepts Dyche's Service. Lawrence, Kan—Chancellor Strong has received a telegram from Dr. Cook accepting Prof. Dyche's services for the Mount McKinley expedition. Washerwoman Robbed of $6,300 Omaha, Nebraska.—Mrs. Thomas Wendt, aged 65 years, was robbed of $6,300 in currency while she was doing a neighbor's washing. The money represented the savings of Mrs. Wendt and her husband for the last 27 years. An Old Soldier's Body in the River. Leavenworth, Kansas.—The body of Joseph Stout, a veteran of the Soldiers' Home, was found in some brush in the Missouri river opposite the Riverside coal mines. $1000.00 SOLID GOLD & SILVER AWARD For the Best Ear of Corn To be Known as the W. K. Kellogg National Corn Trophy To be Awarded at the National Corn Exposition, Omaha, December 6 to 18, 1909. Over one hundred thousand million (100,000,000,000) ears of corn were grown in the United States last year. Over a billion dollars were paid for them. More than a million and a quarter extra dollars went into the pockets of the farmers for corn this year than they received for the previous year's crop. The reason for this may be found in the fact that the people of the United States are beginning to learn how delicious corn is and to realize its full food value. Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes has placed corn among the indispensable items of daily fare. The makers, therefore, are interested in the development of the King of Cornals, and have decided to award a beautiful trophy for the man, woman or child who can produce the best ear of corn in two different seasons. Professor Holden, of the Iowa State College, the greatest authority on corn in the world, will award the prize at the National Corn Exposition, to be held at Omaha, Neb. December 6th, 1909. Two simple rules will govern the plan, and they are—that you send your best ear of corn to the National Corn Exposition, Omaha, Neb., before November 27, 1909, and that you are a member of the National Corn Association. Full particulars regarding which can be had by writing to National Corn Exposition, Omaha, Neb. Tie a tag securely to your specimen and, word it, "For the Kellogg Trophy Contest." and write your name and address plainly. If yours is judged the best, you will get the trophy for 1000. If you succeed again next year or the year following, the trophy will become your property for full time. In other words, you must produce the best ear of corn two different years. There will be no restrictions. Any man, woman or child belonging to the Association can enter. It will be open to every state in the Union. Professor Holden will judge the corn particularly on the basis of quality. The growing of more corn per acre is one object of the award, but the main purpose of the founder of the trophy is for Increasing the Quality of Corn Used in Making Kellogg's TOASTED CORN FLAKES Many people think we have reached the point of perfection in Toasted Corn Flakes as it now is. Perhaps we have. If you haven't tried it, begin your education in "good things to eat" today. All grocers have it. KELLOGG TOASTED CORN FLAKE CO., Battle Creek, Mich. The Genuine Corn Flakes has this Signature. Comment of Old Salt That Took Considerable Starch Out of City Man. The city man on his vacation at the seafaring village down east welcomed the rain one day because now he could appear in that suit of yellow oilskins with the saucy, salty sou-wester. Thus attired, and with a pipe slewed in his jaw he swaggered down the beach. He approached a retired captain of the old American merchant marine—a real oldtimes, who eyed him amusedly. The city man in the oilskin disguise felt conscious of the seafaring man's scrutiny, and laughingly gave himself a hitch, looked allow and aloft, spat to leeward and pulled an imaginary forelock. The old shellback looked him over carefully again, but never cracked a smile. But after a long silence, as if he had thought over the matter quite thoroughly, he turned to the city man, took the pipe from his mouth, and said: "All ye need now 's a wooden leg t' be a reel adm'ral!" CURED ITCHING HUMOR. Big, Painful Swellings Broke and Did Not Heal—Suffered 3 Years. Tortures Yield to Cuticura. "Little black swellings were scattered over my face and neck and they would leave little black scars that would itch so I couldn't keep from scratching them. Larger swellings would appear and my clothes would stick to the sores. I went to a doctor, but the trouble only got worse. By this time it was all over my arms and the upper part of my body in swellings as large as a dollar. It was so painful that I could not bear to lie on my back. The second doctor stopped the swellings, but when they broke the places would not heal. I bought a set of the Cuticura Remedies and in less than a week some of the places were nearly well. I continued until I had used three sets, and now I am sound and well. The disease lasted three years. O. L. Wilson, Puryear, Tenn., Feb. 8, 1908." Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Sole Props., Boston. "Ain't she all right, Maria?" "You might say something nice to me, once in a while, Bob." Judge's Sarcastic Advice. Mr. Choate, having arrived at the "old-sighted age," did not recognize it, or did not wish to commence the use of glasses. In pleading a cause he had difficulty in seeing his notes, and in order properly to discipher his manuscript kept holding his paper farther and farther off. On one occasion this so annoyed the judge that he at last burst out with: "Mr. Choate, I would advise you to get one of two things, either a pair of tongs or a pair of spectacles." Don't think that because a man is willing to lend you a helping hand he'll stand for a touch. Hon. Luther Burbank says: "Delicious is a gem—the finest apple in all the world. It is the best in quality of any apple I have so far tested." And Mr. Burbank knows. Delicious is but one of the hundreds of good things in Stark Trees—the good things you should know about before you plant this fall or next spring. Let us tell you about them by writing to-day for our complete, illustrated price-list-catalogue which describes our complete line of fruit trees, ornamentals, etc. Many of our salesmen so $80 per month and exp making more. You can better if you're a hustle succeed. No investment called complete order-getting or most liberal contract. For complete information address the Sales Manager of Stark Bros., N. & O. Smokeless The automatically-locking clusive feature of the Perfect Automatic Sm doesn't allow the wick to rise to a permits a strong flame that sheds whiff of smoke. No other heater in the world Stark Bros., N. & O. Co., Louisiana, Mo. Smokeless Oil Heater The automatically-locking Smokeless Device is an exclusive feature of the Perfection Oil Heater. This doesn't allow the wick to rise to a point where it CAN smoke, yet permits a strong flame that sheds a steady, glowing heat without a whiff of smoke. No other heater in the world compares with the STOVE Every Dealer Everywhere. 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Finished in Nickel or Japan in a variety of styles Not Yours, Write for Descriptive Circular Nearest Agency of the D OIL COMPANY (Incorporated) Sickly Smile Wipe it off your otherwise good looking face—put on that good health smile that CASCARETS will give you—as a result from the cure of Constipation—or a torpid liver. It's so easy—do it—you'll see. CASCARETS 10c a box for a week's treatment, all drugists. Biggest seller in the world. Million boxes a month. Readers of this paper desiring to buy anything advertised in its columns should insist upon having what they ask for, refusing all substitutes or limitations. If afflicted with kore eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water --- Peruna Secrets You Should Know Golden Seal Root. Golden Seal, the root of the above plant, is a very useful medicine. Many people gather it in our rich woodlands during the summer. Few people know how valuable it is in dyspepsia, catarrh, and as a general tonic. Many thousand pounds of this root are used each year in the famous catarrh remedy, Peruna. This fact explains why everybody uses Peruna for catarrh. Grading Literary Power Dean Shauler Mathews says that the newspaper "shapes the popular mind more by its headlines than by its editorials." By the same token, authors impress by the title of their books, not by their contents, artists by their themes, rather than by their execution—and lecturers by their platitudes more than by their sense. Much Time on the Road. She—I reached my thirtieth birthday yesterday. He—It must have taken you at least 40 years to get there.—Fliegende Blatter. Reducing. Miss Elder—Dick says that this rose in my hair makes me look ten years younger. Miss Younger—Gee! Why don't you get a couple more? DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES, BACKACHE FR 375 "Guaranteed" For Lame Back An aching back is instantly relieved by an application of Sloan's Liniment. This liniment takes the place of massage and is better than sticky plasters. It penetrates—without rubbing—through the skin and muscular tissue right to the bone, quickens the blood, relieves congestion, and gives permanent as well as temporary relief. Here's the Proof Mr. JAMS C. LEE, of 1100th St. E. R.E.Washington, D.C., writes: "Thirty years ago, I fell from a roof and scared at being at times; from a small of my back in my stomach was just as I had been before. Every day I could with no relief. Sloan's Lainment took the pain right work as any man in the shop, thanks to Sloan's Liniment Mr. J. P. EVANS, of Mt. Alry, Ga., says: "After being afflicted for three weeks, I was swollen by a fever. Liniment, and was cured sound and well, and am glad to say I haven't been troubled with rheumatism since. My leg was badly swollen from my hip to my knee. One half a bottle took the pain and swelling out." Sloan's Liniment has no equal as a remedy for Rheumatism, Neuralgia or any pain or stiffness in the muscles or joints. Frices, 25c, 50c, and $1.00 Stann's book on horses, cattle, sheep, and poultry sent free. Address Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, Mass. U.S.A. Sloan's Liniment has no equal as a remedy for Rheumatism, Neuralgia or any pain or stiffness in the muscles or joints. Prices, 25c, 50c, and $1.00 Sloan's book on horses, cattle, sheep, and poultry sent for. Address Dr. Earl S. Sloan, Boston, Mass., U.S.A. LADIES the latest touch creations in delightful performances, and use silver for sample bottle. Barcouncil Co. 380-1-2 N. Spring St. Los Angeles, Cal. PISO'S CURE THE BEST MEDICINE FOR COUGHS AND COLD'S Should be given at once when the little one coughs. It heals the deli- icate throat and protects the lungs from infection—guaranteed safe and very palatable. MISSOURI FARM INSTITUTES THREE SERIES OF LECTURES TO BE GIVEN IN NOVEMBER. A Few Short Courses in Extension Lasting Three Days in One Place Will Interest Farmers. Columbia, Missouri—George B. Ellis secretary of the state board of agriculture has announced the dates for farmers' institutes to be held in the next few weeks. The board will provide a few short courses in extension work lasting six days in one community in order to give the men and boys a better opportunity to get the latest ideas in agriculture. These dates have not been filled, but the course of lectures will be given the first place asking for it. In Texas county has been held what is known as the banner extension course in the state. S. M. Jordan, corn expert, and A. J. DeDowell, a Southern Missouri dairyman, provided the lecture program. The meeting started with an attendance of 250, but at its close 250 farmers were in attendance. Five hundred bags of pure bred seed corn were distributed to boys in Texas county last spring, and the corn produced was exhibited at the meeting. There has been produced enough seed corn from these bags distributed to the boys to plant all of Texas county in corn next spring. Institute dates have been announced as follows: D. H. Doane of the United States department of agriculture, and R. D. Calkins of Crawford county, at Conway, Lacede county, November 8, 9; Belle, Maries county, November 11; Vienna, Maries county, November 12. Mr. Doane and George W. Williams of Polk county, at Truxton, Lincoln county, November 15, 16; Silex, Lincoln county, November 17, 18; Maywood, Lewis county, November 19; Grubs, Adair county, November 20. Mr. Jordan and F. ... Demaree of the Missouri College of Agriculture, at Gallatin, Davless county, November 23; Fairfax, Atchison county, November 23, 24; Skidmore, Nodaway county, November 25, 26. KANSAS CLUB WOMEN ELECT Eight Annual Meeting of Second District Federation at Pleasanton Completes its Work. Pleasanton, Kansas.—The last day of the eighth annual meeting of the second District Kansas Federation of Women's clubs was given to business, the election of officers for the ensuing year and a program, including a general discussion of the use of the natural forests. There was also a discussion of civics by the Kansas City clubs. The officers elected for the ensuing year are: President, Mrs. Henson, Paola; first vice-president, Mrs. Rambaugh, Fort Scott; second vice-president, Miss Glucklec, Lacygne; secretary, Miss J. W. Haim, Pleasanton; treasurer, Mrs. Thorne, Olathe; auditor, Mrs. Hale, Kansas City. Next year's meeting will be held at Glathe. CORPORATIONS MUST REPORT Secretary of State Denton Will Proceed to Annul Charters of Those Which do Not. Topeka, Kan.—After Secretary of State Denton, assisted by the attorney general, gets through with his present task the people of Kansas will have a line on all the corporations now doing business in the state. The work of Secretary Denton is not of the "grand stand" order, nor is it a crusade against corporations. It simply is a movement to wipe out the charters of 20,000 or 30,000 corporations that either are not engaged in business, or are doing business in violation of the law, by not filling their annual reports. Any company still in business, and expecting to continue, must comply with the law in that respect. Cotton Conspiracy Charged. Guthrie, Oklahoma.—Charging that they entered into a conspiracy by which they obtained absolute control over the cotton market of Logan county, stifled competition and acquired a virtual monopoly in the marketing and ginning of cotton, several o. the leading cotton ginners, buyers and cotton oil men of the county were indicted by a special grand jury after having been in session two weeks. Great Demand for Pennies. Philadelphia, Pa.—So great has been the demand for the new Lincoln pennies that nothing else has been coined at the mint in this city since the end of June. The coinage of the copper coins in the three and a half months has reached the total of 70,000,000 pennies. Invited Taft to Fly. Savannah, Georgia.—An Invitation will be extended to President Taft and Gov. Brown of Georgia to make a flight in an airship while they are here November 5. two airships will be here for racing purposes at the Savannah fall festival. To Oppose Kansas Regulation. Topeka, Kan.—The Hartford Fire Insurance company of Hartford, Conn., is planning a fight on the insurance rate regulation law passed by the last legislature. The company is sending circulars to all of its agents in Kansas asking for their co-operation in the fight. New York Tribune for One Cent. New York, N. Y.—The New York Tribune founded by Horace Greely in 1841, announced that the price has been cut from three cents to one cent You Look Prematurely Old Because of those ugly, grizzly, gray hairs. Use "LA CREOLE" HAIR RESTORER. PRICE, $1.00, retail. Aurel O'Toare Hodge—Hefty had a strenuous time on his vacation. When he started he tipped the scales at 200 pounds and when he returned he only weighed 149. Dodge—That was a drop. I suppose his best girl gave him up on the spot. Hodge—Not at all. She accepted him right off. Dodge—That's queer. Hodge—No; you see she is a great bargain hunter and couldn't pass anything that was reduced. HAD A BETTER SUGGESTION And, Coupled with the Unchaining of the Dog, It Was Carried Unanimously. Weh, what have I to do with that? "Why-er-I was thinking if you could spare me a quarter to get a shave and a hair cut I could get a job in the role of Virginius." "Oh, that's a poor excuse," she sald, with a curl of her thin lip. "Go up to the town without a shave and a hair cut and get a job in the role of Rip Van Winkle. And before he could say another word she started to unchain the dog. Never Opened His Mouth. "Not infrequent rays of unconscious humor illumine the otherwise impossible stories that come to my desk from amateurs," says a reader for one of the magazines. Recently I chanced upon this choice bit: "John, the husband, and Grace, the wife, ate on together in silence. There was indubitably an ill feeling between them. The husband devoured a plate of soup, half a fish, an entree or two, a piece of roast beef, together with a sweet, without ever once opening his mouth." The Main Question. Object of Increased Solicitude. "There never was a time when the farmer was so highly considered as he is to-day," said the gentle jollier. "That's right," answered Mr. Corntossel; "they're making a heap o' fuss over us agricultural folks. You seen, crops has been kind o' good lately. In addition to votes we've got a little spare change that's worth lookin' after." Washington Star. Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, 25c. Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or Liq'd, 25c. Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, 24c. Rough on Roaches, Pow'd, 15c, Liq'd, 25c. Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, 25c. Rough on Skeeters, agreeable to use, 25c. E. S. Wells, Chemist, Jersey City, N. J. Do You Know Him? "Well, he's one of those fellows who think that anything mean is a joke if it isn't on him." Stop guessing! Try the best and most certain remedy for all painful ailments—Hamlins Wizard Oil. The way it relieves all soreness from sprains, cuts, wounds, burns, scalds, etc., is wonderful. When a man says he is willing to change his opinion if you can convince him that he is wrong it's a sign you'll never be able to convince him. ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEKEEPERS Use Red Cross Ball Blue. It makes clothes clean and sweet as when new. All grocers. Home is the place a married man stays while they are cleaning house at his club. Lewis' Single Binder cigar. Original in Tin Foil Smoker Package. Take no substitute. Great men do not drop out of the sky in evening dress. Try This in November. Thousands upon thousands of families who have not been regular eaters of Quaker Oats will begin on the first of November and eat Quaker Oats once or twice every day for thirty days of this month; the result in good health and more strength and vigor will mean that every other month in the year will find them doing the same thing. Try it! Serve Quaker Oats plentifully and frequently for the thirty days of November and leave off a corresponding amount of meat and greasy foods. You'll get more health, more vigor and strength than you ever got in thirty days of any other kind of eating. While you are trying this see that the children get a full share. They will show the benefits even more quickly and surely than the adults. Quaker Oats is packed in regular size, large size family packages and hermetically sealed tins. Where Inspiration Sits Mrs. Quilluser came tiptoeing softly into her husband's study, rested a hand lightly on his shoulder and peered over at the sheaf of half-written sheets on his desk. "What are you working on now, dearest?" she asked gently. "On Mary's mittens," he answered pleasantly, but without looking up. Mrs. Quilluser studied a moment, as if planning. "Dearest, Willie needs a pair of shoes more than Mary does the mittens. I have already promised them to the poor boy. Hadn't you better work on Willie's shoes first, dear?" "All right, Nellie, all right," he replied kindly, turning his eyes up into Nellie's great patient ones. Then he pushed back "An Ode to the Dancing Leaves" and cheerfully began to write a Sunday special on "A New Substitute for Coal."—Puck. Government Sanatoria. The United States government operates three tuberculosis sanatoria, one for soldiers and officers of the regular army at Fort Bayard, N. M.; one for seamen in the merchant marine, and others employed in coast service of the government, not in the navy, located at Fort Stanton, N. M., and one for officers and enlisted men in the navy at Las Animas, Col. The first hospital is conducted by the department of war, the second by the United States public health and marine hospital service and the latter by the navy department. Tempora Mutantur A certain young man, wishing to be very thrifty, quit eating meat. "Franklin abstained from meat," quoth he, "and so will I." But he didn't stop to consider how prices have gone up since Franklin's day, and especially within the last few years. The result was that when he hadn't eaten meat for about six months he was so much money to the good that he lost his head and became one of the gilded youth. The outworn ideals of yesterday should be taken up very guardedly, if at all—Puck. A Resemblance. Canon Hensley Henson, at a dinner in New Haven during his Yale lectures, condemned the ugliness of the English archbishop's attire. "One of our archbishops," he said, "preached in a Kansas church in his panoply of knee breeches, gaiters and apron, and the leading paper of the town concluded an admirable report of his sermon with the words: "The archbishop wore Highland dress." Case of Loneliness. Nickicker—Why does he keep so many servants, do you know? Bocker—He got one girl because it was so lonely for his wife, and another because it was so lonely for the cook, and the third because it was lonely for cook and the waitress.—Puck. In Confidence. "Do your cows give much milk?" queried the fair summer boarder. "Do they?" echoed the old farmer. "Say, jist atween yew an' me, they give so all-fired much that we diloot 'b' well water we sell tew th' campers with it."—Chicago Daily News. Experienced. Non-Com. (to recruit)—I don't suppose you ever smelt powder, have you? Recruit—Oh, yes. I was in a drug store before I enlisted. Nature helps every man to become that which he desires to become. If he put forth no effort Nature assumes he wishes to be a nobody, and grants his prayer.—Elbert Hubbard. Ever hear of a man getting rich by following the advice given in books on the subject? Pettit's Eye Salve Restores. No matter how badly the eyes may be diseased or injured. All druggists or Howard Bros., Buffalo, N. Y. Only a disinterested third party is able to realize that there are two sides to a question. LOSE NO SLEEP through a nagging cough and throat. Allen's Lung Halam will heal the affliction quickly and harmlessly. All druggists. 2c, 5c0 and $1.00 bottles. If we all had our own way other people would quickly get out of it. Constipation causes many serious diseases. It is thoroughly cured by Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. One a lazive, three for cathartic. A homely truth is better than a handsome He. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is the best of all medicines for the cure of diseases, disorders and weaknesses peculiar to women. It is the only preparation of its kind devised by a regularly graduated physician—an experienced and skilled specialist in the diseases of women. It is a safe medicine in any condition of the system. THE ONE REMEDY which contains no alcohol and no injurious habit-forming drugs and which creates no craving for such stimulants. THE ONE REMEDY so good that its makers are not afraid to print its every ingredient on each outside bottle-wrapper and attest to the truthfulness of the same under oath. It is sold by medicine dealers everywhere, and any dealer who hasn't it can get it. Don't take a substitute of unknown composition for this medicine or KNOWN COMPOSITION. No counterfeit is as good as the genuine and the druggist who says something else is "just as good as Dr. Pierce's" is either mistaken or is trying to deceive you for his own selfish benefit. Such a man is not to be trusted. He is trifling with your most priceless possession—your health—may be your life itself. See that you get what you ask for. Mrs. Bauer—Tell my son-in-law that I thank him for his invitation, but am unable to accept it. Servant—Good. He promised me half a dollar if you weren't able to come. Their Advantages. "So you have made up your mind to be a specialist. What line are you going to take up?" "I don't know. I have been considering various advantages in different branches. A chiropodist can generally get a foothold, no matter how bad business is; a manicurist has usually something on hand; a beauty doctor can usually play a skin game and an eye and ear doctor can often get a hearing when there is anything in sight. I haven't dwelt on the possibilities of throat specialists and dentists or hair experts, because the two former always look down in the mouth and the latter may get but a bald living or be expected to dye for his patients."—Baltimore American. The Steady Man. We'd like to write a little rhyme about the steady man, who keeps on pegging all the time and does the best he can; the man who early goes to work and doesn't get home till late; nor ever try to shirk in order to be great. There are some fellows who will try to do their business tricks and have a finger in the pie of city politics; they try to put on lots of style and play a heavy role, and in a little bit o' while you find them in a hole! I like the man of steady pace, his system I'admire; he has no wild desire to place more irons in the fire! —Los Angeles Express. Mrs. Smith's Housekeeping. Mrs. Smith's Housekeeping. Growells-Smith's wife must be a poor housekeeper. Mrs. Growells-Why do you think so? Growells-He declares he's perfectly comfortable at home every day in the year-Boston Herald. "Please, mumsey, just five cents," begged Johnnie. "But, Johnnie, it was only this morning that I gave you five cents." "I know, mumsey, but"—putting his arms around her neck—I'm so hard on money."—Everybody's Magazine. **Ladies Can Wear Shoes** One size fits all when wearing Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder. It makes tight or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrowing toenails. Allergic to shoes. At all Drugstores. 25. Don't accept any substitute. Trial package FREE by mail. Address Allen S.O.Umsted, LeRoy,N.Y. They Were Shady Bung—So you have succeeded in tracing back my ancestors? What is your fee? Genealogist—Twenty guineas for keeping quiet about them.—Cassell's Saturday Journal. The U. S. Government has bought 25 Gross (3,600 boxes) of Rough on Rats to send to the Panama Canal Zone, because it does the work. The old reliable that never fails. The unestable exterminator, 15c, 25c, 75c. It seems strange to the masculine intelligence that many a woman who is afraid of a mouse isn't a bit afraid of her husband. RED CROSS BALL BLUE Should be in every home. Ask your grocer for it. Large 2 oz. package only 5 cents. The bravery of some men is like that of bulldogs; they haven't sense enough to be afraid of anything. SPRAINS AND BRUISES disappear like magic under the healing touch of Pamela Binder while sitting by her mother no household should be without 11, In 25c, 35c, 50c sizes. Boarding house coffee is one of the things that are well roasted. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar is made to satisfy the smoker. The man who has been down can appreciate being up in the world. Mrs. Winglow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, aids pain, cures wind colds. 25c a bottle. When duty calls on a man he is apt to be out. AFTER SUFFERING ONE YEAR Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham'sVegetableCompound Milwaukee, Wis. — "Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has made me a well woman, and I would like to tell the whole world of it. I suffered from female trouble and fearful pains in my back. I had the best doctors and they all decided that I had a tumor in addition to my female trouble, and advised an operation. Lydia E. A. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made me a well woman and I have no more backache. I hope I can help others by telling them what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done for me."—Mrs. EMMA IMSE, 833 First St., Milwaukee, Wis. The above is only one of the thousands of grateful letters which are constantly being received by the Pinkham Medicine Company of Lynn, Mass., which prove beyond a doubt that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, actually does cure these obstinate diseases of women after all other means have failed, and that every such suffering woman owes it to herself to at least give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial before submitting to an operation, or giving up hope of recovery. Mrs. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass., invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health and her advice is free. SICK HEADACHE SICK HEADACHE CARTER'S LITTLE IVER PILLS. WESTERN NEWSPAPER UNION KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI The Modern Razor NO STROPPING NO HONING TRADE Gillette MACH KNOWN THE WORLD OVER PARKER'S HAIR BALSAM Cleanse and moist hair. Promotes a luxurious growth. Never Paints to Restore Gray Hair & Natural Color. Cures scalp disease & hair falling. 200, and $1.00 at Druggets PARKER'S HAIR, BALSAM Classic hair, promotes a luxurious growth. Never Falls to Restore Gray Cures scalp disease and fatigue. $20, and $1.00 at Drugs. DEFIANCE STARCH 16 ounces to the package —other starches only 12 ounces—rams price and "DEFIANCE" IS SUPERIOR QUALITY. W. N. U., WICHITA, NO. 44-1909. A man THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT PER $1.00 YEAR One of the Oldest and Best Negro Newspapers In the west ESTABLSHED IN 1898 Published Every Week Fresh, Reliable Race News Conservative in policy Firm in defense of our race Our policy of " The Higher Grade of News " has built or the Searchlight the reputation of being distinctly a " Family Newspaper ". No slang, trashy or questionable items are found in the columns of the Searchlight We make no "grand-stand plays" but maintain one even, sane, reliable and solid course in our work of "race up-lift" in dealing with those vital race issues. IF YOU are in any-wise interested in the Negro race and in aiding in help solving the great questions which to-day confront the American Negro—we solicit your subscription, your patronage, to the Searchlight in our effort for the highest intellectual, christian, moral, financial and physical standard for our race. Your patronage solicited. TO-DAY is the day TO SUBSCRIBE. Our next issue may contain some information or news item of Vital Interest to you. Our subscription rate-one dollar per year-is within the reach of all. You will never have sons to regret it. AGENTS WANTED We want active, wide-awake hustling men, women, boys and girls as Agents for the Searchlight in every city, town village and community. JOB PRINTING This Department we specialty of High - Grain Commercial Job Printing. Mail Orders We give prompt attention all Orders sent us by mail printing. No Job Too Small—No Job Too Good Work Guaranteed—First-Class Work. ss all communications to THE WICHITA SEARCHLIGHT W. N. MILLEER, Editor 4 N. Water St., Wichita, Kansas GOOD MONEY can be realized by the right persons as Agents and Correspondents of the Searchlight. JOB PRINTING In this Department we make a specialty of High - Grade Commercial Job Printing... Mail Orders We give prompt attention to all Orders sent us by mail for Job Printing. No Job Too Small—No Job Too Large. Good Work Guaranteed—First-Class Workmen Address all communications to THE WICHTA SEARCHLIGHT W. N. MILLEER, Editor 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kansas Special Master E. V. McKeever Hied ATTACKS BALLINGER BIG PARADES ENDED SENATOR LA FOLLETTE'S MAGA ZINE DEMANDS REMOVAL OF SECRETARY OF INTERIOR. Charge Made That Department Head Makes War on Reclamation Projects While President is Making Promises to Support Them. Madison, Wis., Oct. 3.—"Secretary Ballinger must go" That is the burden of Senator La Follett's leading article in this week's issue of La Follette's Magazine. He says: The reclamation of the arid lands of the west was surely one of the greatest of the Roosevelt policies. Not reclamation by "big business," but reclamation by the people and for the people. In seven years the reclamation service of the national government has reclaimed and opened up to homestead settlement more than 1,000,000 acres of heretofore arid lands. These lands have been sold to settlers in small tracts, together with water rights, at practically the cost to the government of their reclamation. There was no graft, no "rakeoff" for "big business." Just the people redeeming the deserts for themselves, with their own capital. In August came the Irrigation Congress at Spokane. The secretary of the interior was there. The burden of his message was that the Roosevelt policy of government irrigation was practically at an end. Meanwhile the president proclaims loyalty to the Roosevelt policies. To the Irrigation Congress he sent a telegram pledging loyalty to irrigation. We do not question the sincerity of the president's repeated pledges. But we condemn most heartily those whose official conduct places the president under the constant necessity of reassuring the people of his loyalty to these policies. Chief of these official malefactors is Secretary Ballinger. While the president is pledging loyalty to the Rosevelt policies Ballinger is overturning those policies wherever he has power. While the president is making promises Ballinger is making war. Let the conflict cease. Let us have a secretary of the interior whose administration will comport with the public declarations of the president. If Ballinger will serve the "interests" let him do it in private employment. SHOT AND THEN TIED TO A TREE Storkeeper at Bean Lake, Mo., Has Rough Experience With Three Robbers. St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 3.—Michael Baker, a storekeeper at Bean Lake, about 20 miles south of here on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad, was held up in his store by three men, two white and one negro, who robbed him of $40. Baker was then forced to walk with the men to a point near Armour Station, at Sugar Lake, where the robbers began to strip the clothes from him. He believed they intended to murder him and throw his body into the lake and in resisting he was shot in the forehead by the negro. The robbers then tore his shirt into strips and tied him to a tree near the railroad track, warning him that he would be killed if he attempted to free himself. The robbers walked up the track toward Armour and half an hour later Baker managed to free himself. He walked back to Bean Lake, arriving about 3 o'clock this morning. His wound said to be dangerous. Travelers Paid More Duties Travelers Paid More Duties. New York, Oct. 3.—Duties paid by trans-Atlantic travelers at the port of New York, reached a new high water mark during the month of September according to a statement issued by Collector Loeb. The total for the month is almost double the monthly average and is $100,000 greater than over before collected in a single month. The duties collected in Sept- ember last amounted to $265,106, while the previous high record for September 1901 was $163,547. Immigration Commissioner Out. Washington, Oct. 3.—As a result of charges filed against him, Daniel Davies, commissioner of immigration at Chicago has been suspended from duty. The immigration authorities here refuse to disclose the nature of the charges. Mr. Davies has been furnished with a copy of them and it is expected he will make a reply. Teachers at Topeka in November. Topeka, Oct. 3.—The annual meeting of the Kansas Teachers' association will be held November 4 and 5 this year, instead of during the Christmas holidays. A larger crowd than usual is expected and the committee in charge has prepared an elaborate program. New York, Oct. 3.—Business failures in the United States for the week ended September 30 were 195 as against 171 last week and 225 in the like week of 1908. A Nebraskan Killed in Emporia. Emporia, Kan., Oct. 3.—Arthur Barrons, a stockman of Jensen, Neb., was hit by a freight engine and killed in the Santa Fe vards here. HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION AT NEW YORK CLOSES WITH SECOND NAVAL PARADE. A PILGRIMAGE TO NEWBURGH Peary's Arctic Vessel, the Roosevelt, Was a Feature of the Display—Clermont and Half Moon Led the Ships Up the Hudson. Newburgh, N. Y., Oct. 3.—With the Half Moon and Clermont swinging at anchor off shore against a back ground of illuminated warships and fire works, Newburgh rounded out one of the greatest days in her history. The vessels which have played so prominent a part in Hudson-Fulton week were formally turned over to the keeping of the celebration's "Upper Hudson Commission," by General Stewart L. Woodford, president of the Lower Hudson Commission. Mayor Benjamin McClung welcomed the distinguished guests to Newburgh, and Gov. Hughes paid his tribute in a brief address. Lleut. Lam, impersonator of Henry Hudson; Charles S. Bullock, the Robert Fulton of the present Clermont; and Representatives from The Netherlands were also introduced during the brief ceremony at the pier. Beside the Clermont, when she came to anchor, in Newburgh Bay, lay the Norwich of Rondout, N. Y., the "oldest steamer in the world," which for 76 years has been in active service. With her low hull no higher above the water than a shingle and her "sawpit" engine, she presented a figure but little less curious than her prototype. It was not until after the second division of the parade had passed the reviewing stand that the Roosevelt, Commander Peary's Arctic exploration ship, put in an appearance far down the river with a tug alongside. She had been delayed by a mishap but finally reached an anchorage unostentatiously not far from where the Clermont and Half Moon were lying. Commander Peary came ashore and returned quietly to New York by train. Thousands later thronged the shore to look at h... famous ship. New York, Oct. 3.—Henry Hudson has sailed north again, and the waters of Manhattan Harbor, crowded with the navies of eight nations, to do him honor, will mirror no more the crescent stern, the spreading spars and broad orange ensign of his caravel, the Half Moon. With her and her companion, the Clermont, have departed the symbolism and the life of the Hudson-Fulton celebration. They left New York as types and impersonations; they will return after a space, as museum curiosities. Promptly at 9 o'clock the vessels of the escort squadron carrying 500,000 passengers, fell into line in the North river, noses up-stream. The Dutch cruiser Utrecht, the United States scout cruisers Salem and Birmingham, the submarines and their parent ship, the Castine together with the gunboats and naval auxiliaries, had preceded them, and the only ships of war in the line were the destroyer Worden and the six torpedo boats which followed her at 100 yards intervals. Behind them came a 15 mile string of Hudson river and Long Sound liners, among the largest inland water passenger ships in the world, converted for the day into excursion steamers. They were as crowded as on the day of the first naval parade and all the way up the river they passed between long files of sight seers ashore. LIPTON WOULD RACE AGAIN Willing to Make Another Attempt For America's Cup Under Universal Rules. London, Oct. 3.—Sir Thomas Lipton, who will sail this month for New York said in an interview that his position in regard to a further attempt to lift the American cup had not changed. The exact date of his departure for New York has not been fixed. "I am always ready," said Sir Thomas, "to challenge wind any size boat they like and under the so-called universal rules now existing in the New York Yacht club and all the other clubs in America; but I am unwilling to challenge under the rule of 56 years ago which now is not used in any races in America. "I am most anxious to arrange a contest and hope that the New York Yacht club will realize that the Universal rules if good enough for all other races, ought to be good enough for this." German Americans in Convention. Cincinnati, Oct. 3.—The biennial convention of the National German-American alliance opened here to-day, with Dr. C. J. Hexamer of Philadelphia, the president, in the chair. The alliance has a membership of 2,500,000 in 34 states, and the delegates to the convention number more than 300. To-morrow the National German day will be celebrated in Music hall and Gov. Harmon will formally welcome the delegates to the city. Grand Jury Investigates Graft. Oklahoma City, Ok., Oct. 3.—The grand jury has convened for the purpose of investigating alleged graft cases in which mayor Scales has charged Chief of Police Hubatka and others with incompetency and graft in bootlegging Iquora. Knights & Daughters OF TABOR KNIGHTS AND DAUGHTERS OF TABOR. REV. FRANK WILSON, C. G. M. Taborian Home, R. F. D. No. 8, Topeka, Kansas. MRS. EMMA GAINES, C. G. P. 1170 Filmore avenue, Topeka, Kas A. W. HOPKINS, C. G. S. 321 Dakota, Leavenworth, Kans. MRS SARAH FORBES, C. G. R. 717 "C" St., Lincoln, Neb. WM. CORE, C. G. T. 1210 Lane, Topeka, Kans. MRS. BESSIE HALL, G. G. M., 460 Horton, Ft. Scott, Kans C. M. JONHSON, G. P. P., 1832 N 23rd, Omaha, Neb. MRS. PAULINE WOODFORD, C. G. PR. 823 Freeman, K. C., Kan. REV. M. WOOT, C. G. O. 416 E. 3rd, Ft. Scott, Kans. OFFICIAL ORGAN—The Wichita Searchlight, W. N. Miller, Editor, 634 N. Water St., Wichita, Kan. NOTICE TABORS. If your Tabernacle, Temple or Tent is not in this Directory, or if there is any error, please notify me at once. W. N. MILLER, Editor. Chief Preceptresses. Number. 1 Queen of the West, K. C., Kan., Mrs. M. Wilson, 945 Everett. 2 Golden, Iola, Kan., Mrs. S. Crisp, 615 So. Walnut. 3 Mt. Hope, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. C. Tillman, 802 E. 18th. 4 Helping Hand, Cherryvale, Kan., Mrs. S. Campbell, 616 W. 1st. 5 Cresent, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. C. Brown, 920 N. 10th. 7 Sunbeam, Salina, Kan., Mrs. R. 8 Rebecca Ann, Ottawa, Kan., Mrs. Eva Clayborne, 716 Cypress. Parker, 502 N. 6th. 8 Rebecca May, Coffeyville, Kan., Mrs. L. Smith, 308 E. 11th. 10 St. Maria, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. I. Wallace, R. R. No. 5. 11 Saba Meroe, K. C., Kan., P. Woodford, 823 Freeman. 2 Golden Rule, K. C., Kan., Mrs. B. Johnson, 211 Stewart. 4 Candace, Pittsburg, Kan., Mrs. M. Beasley, 109 W. Washington. 5 America Davis, Weir, Kan., Mrs. E. Lee, Box 25. 16 Silver Leaf, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. L. Morton, 120 Washington. 17 Western Queen, Ft. Scott, Kan., Mrs. A. Masir, 1817 Wall. 18 St. Maria, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. C. Wade, 22 N. 16th. 20 Maria, Ft. Scott, Kan., Mrs. P. Johnson, 501 Hyman. 24 Charity Rose, Coffeyville, Kan., Mrs. A. Garner, 704 E. 12th. 28 Modern, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. A. Ray, 1412 E. Clark. 29 Crystal, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. L. Woods, 935 Cherokee. 30 Victoria, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. L. Bright, 714 Fifth. 32 Emma Gaines, B. te, Mont., Mrs. Saline Easter, 334 Dakota St. (rear). 34 Wichita, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Sally Hall, 1024 Ohio. 35 Golden Rule, S. Omaha, Neb., Mrs. S. Jones, 819 N. 27th. 37 Eutevator, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. M. Gosby, 108 N. 3rd. 38 Covenant, Weir, Kan., Mrs. L. F. Taylor, Box 1174. 39 Deborah, Abeline, Kan., Mrs. A. Gibson, 411 S. 1st. 52 Mt. Maria, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. J. Ware, 807 N. Y. 63 Fair West, K. C., Kan., Mrs. R. Saunders, 734 N. J. 74 Pearly Rose, Topeka, Kan., Mrs. S. O'Brien, 1180 Buchanan. 85 Magadalene, Topeka, Kan., Mrs. F. 92 St. Annis, Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. Hardiman, 1801 Kansas. 89 Queen Lizzie, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. B. E. Alton, 2215 Pacific. 91 Golden Sheaf, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. L. Rountree, 1125 N. 19th. 93 Macedonia, N. Topeka, Kan., Mrs. Sylvia Brown, 803 E. 11th St. 1 A. H. Richardson, Weir, Kan., J. M. Burns, Box 31. 2 R. H. Cane, Atchison, Kan., Wm. Cook, 215 E. Kearney. 3 Evening Star, Omaha, Neb., S. R. Jackson, care Frye Shoe Store. 4 St. Luke, N. Topeka, Kan., J. Walker, 1220 W. Norris. 5 Mt. Nebo, Wichita, Kan., Rev. S. 3. Washington, 1524 N. Wash. 8 St. Peters, Ft. Scott, Kan., A. J. TABERNACLES. Chief Preceptresses. TEMPLES. Chief Mentors 11 Taborian, Wichita, Kan., Wm Frazier, 708 N. Water. 12 Moses Dickson, Parsons, Kan Wm. Shakespear, 1112 Main. 15 Silver Leaf, Salina, Kan., J. C. Brown, 246 S. Phillips. 17 Golden Gate, Coffeyville, Kan., Rev. A. Garner, 704 E. 12th. 19 Mt. Tabor, Lawrence, Kan., J. E. Hughes, 1220 N. J. 22 Barak, Oswego, Kan., L. R. Wilson. 24 Jas. Bedford, Cherryvale, Kan., Rev. J. W. Warren, 2f8 E. 7th. 25 Washington, K. C. Kan., J. H. Downs, 422 Haskell. 59 Sunny Side, Topeka, Kan., U. A. Graham, 1160 West. 60 Jeffersonian, Topeka, Kan., U. S. Grant, 1813 W. 6th. 1 Golden Leaf, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. L. Hardin, 900 Fifth 2 Frank Wilson, Ft. Scott, Kan., Mrs. F. Goodall, 610 Barbee. 3 Mary E. Dickson, Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. L. Weaver, 1125 Saratoga. 5 Moses Dickson, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. B. Davis, 1135 Washington. 7 Lone Star, Yale, Kan., Mrs. C. Lewis. 9 J. Bruce, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. M. Scott, 1516 Jones. 11 Golden, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. E. Penn, 718 Q. 11 Viola, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. M. E. Brown, 325 Miss. 14 Busy Bee, Atchison, Kan., Mrs. A. Stone, 823 Main. 15 Louisa May, Cherryvale, Kan., Mrs. M. E. Holt, 517 W. Main. 16 Pearl, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. A. Jones, 631 N. Wichita. 17 Castle Rock, Weir, Kan., Mrs. H. H. Adkins. 17 Star of West, Salina, Kan., Mrs. A. G. Murrell, 461 So. 4th. 20 John Wilson, K. C., Kan., Mrs. C. D. Dalton, 1228 Barnett. 21 Crystal, Leavenworth, Kan., Mrs. E. McKinnis, 217 Sherman. 21 Clinging Rose, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. A. King, 722 N. Y. 25 Silver Star, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. I. Porter, 2017 Morton. 28 20th Century, Parsons, Kan., Mrs. E. A. Tiggs, 2314 Morgan. 36—Pride of Topeka, Nanle Marshall, 900 N. Topeka avenue. 45 Orange Rose, K. C., Kan., Mrs. G. Henderson, 312 Washington. 45 Mayflower, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. L. Herrro, Sherman Flats. NEXT PLACE OF METTING—The Grand Temple and Tabernacle Kansas Nebraska Jurisdiction, will hold its next Session (the 19th annual in Omaha, Neb., on the 2nd Tuesday in July, 1910. LIKE NOTHING ELSE ON EARTH. Night Lights of New York Are a Vision of Magnificence. The sky line of New York is always changing. So, too, the night lights shift and grow in wonderful magnificence, creeping continually further upward toward the stars, until the lower city, grouped around the Singer tower, has become a veritable Chimborazo of glitter and glow. The little lamps that mark the dark wharves barely show. Above them the scant candles of the older city twinkle here and there, but not enough to mar the dark foreground beyond which come the palaces more goregous than any ever coaxed from geniil land by slaves of Aladdin's lamp. From the platform towers of the great bridge the picture sets to the best advantage. It begins with the sinking sun. The murky view beyond the bay betcomes dull and dark. The torch in Liberty's hand suddenly gleams starlike in the night and then, like the twinkling in a kaleidoscope, the palaces begin to glitter in the gloom. There is no vision like it elsewhere in the world, yet only now and then does a bridge pedestrian pause in his hurried walk to give the spectacle a momentary glance. The usual New Yorker cares little for the splendor of his town—N. Y. World. When we consider the amount of wear and tear to which a bank note is subjected, we ought to be able to realize its physical strength. In a recent experiment sheets were drawn at random from piles of paper weighing 14 pounds to the ream. Each sheet was halved and weighed, and each half was folded double when tested. One, offering 61 square inches, stood a strain of 100 pounds. The same-sized sheet, 16 pounds to the ream, stood a strain of over 300 pounds. The average results of Crane paper, 14 pounds to the ream, with sizing, were a perpendicular strain of 3 1-3 pounds to the square inch. and a transverse strain of 4% pounds. Pretty nearly as tough as shee leather. ```markdown ``` TENTS. Queen Mothers. Strength of Money.